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Plesk

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Reviews

G2
4.4/5
(269)
Capterra
4.7/5
(145)
TrustPilot
2.0/5
(39)

Plesk description

Plesk is a platform that simplifies website and server management for web professionals and businesses. It provides a single dashboard to manage websites, email accounts, security, and resources. Plesk offers automated tools, easy integration of popular web applications, and compatibility with major cloud providers. It's designed to streamline web hosting operations, freeing up time for users to focus on their core business.


Who is Plesk best for

Plesk is a robust platform ideal for web professionals, developers, and agencies managing multiple websites or servers. Users praise Plesk's user-friendly interface and WordPress Toolkit. However, some users have noted concerns about cost and occasional bugs. If you need a comprehensive server management tool and are prepared for a learning curve, Plesk is a solid option.

  • Best for small to medium-sized businesses and agencies.

  • A strong fit for software, IT, telecommunications, and media companies.


Plesk features

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Plesk offers various plugins and extensions to enhance its functionality.

Supported

Plesk allows restricting access to website directories with passwords and user management.

Supported

Plesk offers shared web hosting services.

Supported

Plesk supports managed WordPress hosting with security, updates, and SEO plugins.

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Plesk supports Web Application Firewall (WAF) using ModSecurity integration.

Qualities

We evaluate the sentiment that users express about non-functional aspects of the software

Value and Pricing Transparency

Strongly negative
-1

Customer Service

Rather positive
+0.5

Ease of Use

Rather positive
+0.57

Reliability and Performance

Neutral
+0.14

Ease of Implementation

Neutral
-0.2

Plesk reviews

We've summarised 453 Plesk reviews (Plesk GetApp reviews, Plesk TrustPilot reviews, Plesk Capterra reviews and Plesk G2 reviews) and summarised the main points below.

Pros of Plesk
  • Plesk offers a user-friendly interface that simplifies server management.
  • The WordPress Toolkit is a valuable feature for managing WordPress sites.
  • Plesk provides a wide range of integrations with popular web applications and services.
  • The software is regularly updated with new features and security patches.
Cons of Plesk
  • Plesk is expensive, and the price increases frequently.
  • The software is buggy, with users reporting frequent errors and issues.
  • Security features are lacking and require additional paid plugins.
  • Customer support can be slow and unhelpful for complex issues.

Plesk pricing

The commentary is based on 44 reviews from Plesk Capterra reviews, Plesk G2 reviews and Plesk TrustPilot reviews.

Plesk's pricing is a common concern. While some users find it affordable for its features, especially for beginners, others consider the licensing, add-ons, and yearly price increases too expensive, especially for single-site hosting or smaller businesses. Some feel the value doesn't justify the cost compared to competitors.

Users sentiment

Strongly negative
-1

See the Plesk pricing page.

  • Plesk has a free trial.

Web Admin Edition

$14.20/mo

Built for website and server administration. Includes 10 domains, Sitejet Builder, and WP Toolkit SE. Subscription, account and reseller management not included.

Web Pro Edition

$24.74/mo

Solution for web developers and designers. Offers 30 domains, Sitejet Builder, WP Toolkit, subscription and account management. Reseller management not included.

Web Host Edition

$45.82/mo

Designed for building and growing hosting businesses. Provides unlimited domains, Sitejet Builder, WP Toolkit, subscription, account, and reseller management.


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    Reviewed by

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    Michal Kaczor
    CEO at Gralio

    Michal has worked at startups for many years and writes about topics relating to software selection and IT management. As a former consultant for Bain, a business advisory company, he also knows how to understand needs of any business and find solutions to its problems.

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    Tymon Terlikiewicz
    CTO at Gralio

    Tymon is a seasoned CTO who loves finding the perfect tools for any task. He recently headed up the tech department at Batmaid, a well-known Swiss company, where he managed about 60 software purchases, including CX, HR, Payroll, Marketing automation and various developer tools.