Honest comparison · 2026

BeAdmin vs EenOS

EenOS is a modern, feature‑rich panel — Node.js and Python apps, OpenLiteSpeed with Varnish, MongoDB, and a ModSecurity WAF, all out of the box. BeAdmin keeps a free core, charges only for the modules you switch on, runs on Debian or Ubuntu, and ships a VPN. Below — where the two really differ, said plainly.

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Free core · Built‑in VPN · Debian & Ubuntu

Entry price

No licence fee
BeAdmin
Free core
EenOS
$15/mo

Built‑in VPN

Only BeAdmin
BeAdmin
5 protocols
EenOS
None

Free tier

Only BeAdmin
BeAdmin
Forever
EenOS
14‑day trial

OS family

Broader
BeAdmin
Debian/Ubuntu
EenOS
Ubuntu 22.04
01 — differences

Key differences

Free core, not a paid licence

EenOS is a paid panel — plans start at $15/mo with a 14‑day trial and no forever‑free tier. BeAdmin keeps a free core and charges only for the modules you switch on, from $1/mo. No subscription, no trial clock.

Five VPN protocols, zero plugins

Xray, WireGuard, OpenVPN, Outline and Amnezia are modules in the same UI. EenOS ships no VPN — that part you would build and run yourself.

Debian alongside Ubuntu

EenOS runs stably on Ubuntu 22.04 today, with the RHEL family still in testing. BeAdmin targets both Debian and Ubuntu, so a Debian box is a first‑class home.

A lighter, focused stack

EenOS is broader — Node/Python, OpenLiteSpeed, MongoDB and a WAF out of the box, and we credit that. BeAdmin stays lean: a free core, a VPN, and modules you add only when you need them.

02 — features

Feature comparison

Values pulled from each panel’s public docs. EenOS is the broader platform — Node/Python apps, OpenLiteSpeed with Varnish, MongoDB, a WAF and antivirus; BeAdmin is lighter, free at the core and ships a VPN. We mark each row plainly, including the many that EenOS wins.

Foundations
6
  • Supported OS
    BeAdmin Debian, Ubuntu
    EenOS Ubuntu 22.04 +RHEL beta
  • Min RAM
    BeAdmin 512 MB
    EenOS Not published
  • Architecture
    BeAdmin x86_64
    EenOS x86_64
  • Pick‑and‑mix modules
    BeAdmin Yes
    EenOS No
  • Multi‑level reseller
    BeAdmin Partial
    EenOS Yes
  • Domain limit
    BeAdmin Unlimited
    EenOS Unlimited
Web & runtimes
7
  • Nginx
    BeAdmin Yes
    EenOS Yes
  • Apache + Nginx hybrid
    BeAdmin Yes
    EenOS Yes
  • Multiple PHP versions per site
    BeAdmin Yes
    EenOS Yes
  • Node.js / Python apps
    BeAdmin No
    EenOS Yes
  • OpenLiteSpeed + Varnish
    BeAdmin No
    EenOS Yes
  • WordPress one‑click
    BeAdmin Yes
    EenOS Yes
  • Docker (managed module)
    BeAdmin Yes
    EenOS No
Data & mail
6
  • MariaDB / MySQL
    BeAdmin Yes
    EenOS Yes
  • PostgreSQL
    BeAdmin Soon
    EenOS Yes
  • MongoDB
    BeAdmin No
    EenOS Yes
  • Self‑managed mail server
    BeAdmin Yes
    EenOS Yes
  • Webmail
    BeAdmin Yes
    EenOS Yes
  • Built‑in antispam
    BeAdmin No
    EenOS Yes
Security
6
  • Let’s Encrypt automation
    BeAdmin Yes
    EenOS Yes
  • Brute‑force protection
    BeAdmin No
    EenOS Yes
  • ModSecurity WAF
    BeAdmin No
    EenOS Yes
  • Built‑in VPN modules (5 protocols)
    BeAdmin Yes
    EenOS No
  • ClamAV antivirus
    BeAdmin No
    EenOS Yes
  • Roles & permissions
    BeAdmin Yes
    EenOS Yes
Operations
5
  • REST API
    BeAdmin Yes
    EenOS Yes
  • Built‑in scheduled backups
    BeAdmin Yes
    EenOS Yes
  • Dark mode
    BeAdmin Yes
    EenOS Partial
  • Forever‑free tier
    BeAdmin Yes
    EenOS No
  • Free trial
    BeAdmin Not needed
    EenOS 14 days
03 — why beadmin

Why pick BeAdmin over EenOS

NO SUBSCRIPTION

A free core instead of a licence

EenOS is paid — plans start at $15/mo on a 14‑day trial, with no forever‑free tier. BeAdmin keeps the core free and charges only for the modules you switch on, from $1/mo, with no subscription and no trial clock.

VPN INCLUDED

Privacy stack out of the box

Xray, WireGuard, OpenVPN, Outline, Amnezia — turn any of them on with a single click. EenOS has no VPN at all; you would build and maintain that part yourself outside the panel.

DEBIAN & UBUNTU

Native on Debian, too

EenOS runs stably on Ubuntu 22.04, with the RHEL family still in testing. BeAdmin runs natively on both Debian and Ubuntu, so you are not tied to a single distribution.

FOREVER FREE

No trial countdown

EenOS gives you 14 days before the bill starts. BeAdmin’s core is free for good, no account required — try it on a real server with no clock running and no card on file.

04 — pros & cons

What each panel does well — and where each gives ground

EenOS is the broader, more feature‑rich platform; BeAdmin is lighter, free at the core and ships a VPN. Synthesised from public docs and our own usage — your mileage may vary.

BeAdmin

Strengths

  • Free core plus modules from $1/mo — no subscription, no trial clock
  • Forever‑free tier, no account or card required
  • Native on both Debian and Ubuntu
  • Five built‑in VPN protocols (Xray, WireGuard, OpenVPN, Outline, Amnezia)
  • Runs on a small VPS from 512 MB RAM
  • Modern UI with first‑class dark mode

Trade‑offs

  • No Node.js or Python app runtimes; no OpenLiteSpeed or Varnish
  • No bundled WAF, brute‑force shield or antivirus
  • PostgreSQL not yet a managed module; no MongoDB
  • Reseller hierarchy is simpler than EenOS multi‑level
  • Younger product with a smaller ecosystem

EenOS

Strengths

  • Node.js and Python apps managed out of the box
  • OpenLiteSpeed with Varnish cache for high performance
  • MongoDB and PostgreSQL alongside MariaDB
  • ModSecurity WAF, brute‑force shield, ClamAV and SpamAssassin built in
  • Native multi‑level reseller with a developer‑friendly REST API
  • Unlimited domains and users even on the entry plan

Trade‑offs

  • Paid from $15/mo with only a 14‑day trial — no forever‑free tier
  • No built‑in VPN
  • Stable on Ubuntu 22.04 only; RHEL family still in testing
  • System requirements not published; likely needs more RAM
  • Younger product with a smaller install base and community
05 — pricing

Free core vs a paid licence

EenOS charges a monthly licence per server. BeAdmin keeps a free core and bills only for the modules you switch on.

BeAdmin — free core + modules

Free core

0 € forever, no account required
  • Nginx, MariaDB, PHP, CRON
  • Mail server
  • File manager, users, roles
  • Backups, scheduler, monitoring

Add modules à la carte

From 1 €/mo. Enable only what you need, disable any time — no domain cap. The VPN family lives here.

EenOS — per server
  • Single Server

    $15

    per month

    • Unlimited domains
    • ·
    • 1 server
  • Reseller

    $50

    per month

    • Reseller portal
    • ·
    • REST API
  • Datacenter

    On request

    custom

    • Priority support
    • ·
    • Integration

A 14‑day trial unlocks the panel before billing begins, but there is no forever‑free tier. Exact annual rates may differ — check eenos.com for current pricing.

EenOS pricing from eenos.com (2026). BeAdmin module pricing from beadmin.com.

06 — requirements

System requirements

The smallest VPS each panel will comfortably run on. EenOS does not publish a floor, so its figures are best estimates.

  • Minimum RAM
    BeAdmin 512 MB
    EenOS Not published
  • Recommended RAM
    BeAdmin 1 GB
    EenOS ~2 GB (est.)
  • Minimum disk
    BeAdmin 10 GB
    EenOS Not published
  • CPU
    BeAdmin 1 core
    EenOS 1 core+
  • Architecture
    BeAdmin x86_64
    EenOS x86_64
  • Supported OS
    BeAdmin Debian, Ubuntu
    EenOS Ubuntu 22.04 (RHEL beta)

Source: EenOS docs (docs.eenos.com); RAM figures are estimates. BeAdmin requirements from internal documentation.

07 — migration

Migrating from EenOS

If EenOS runs on Ubuntu, no OS switch is needed. The old panel stays up until you retire it.

01

Install BeAdmin on Debian or Ubuntu

EenOS runs on Ubuntu 22.04, so on Ubuntu you can move without changing the OS family. One apt command brings up the free BeAdmin core — run it alongside EenOS and switch over only when ready.

02

Move sites, databases, and mail

Transfer vhost configs, databases (mysqldump) and mailboxes manually or with your own scripts. BeAdmin does not import EenOS backups directly, and Node.js/Python apps and MongoDB data do not move — that is an honest gap, not a marketing trick. PostgreSQL has to wait for the upcoming module.

03

Switch DNS, watch the traffic

Flip DNS when you are comfortable. If anything looks off, revert DNS to the old server — the rollback is just one record change.

08 — questions

Frequently asked questions

EenOS is a strong, modern panel, and if Node/Python apps, OpenLiteSpeed or its security stack are central to you, it is a good choice. The case for BeAdmin is cost and the VPN: a free core plus modules from 1 €/mo against a $15/mo subscription with only a 14‑day trial, plus five built‑in VPN protocols and a Debian‑friendly base. If those matter, the comparison above shows the differences plainly.

No. EenOS ships no VPN, so you would set one up and maintain it yourself outside the panel. BeAdmin includes five protocols — Xray, WireGuard, OpenVPN, Outline and Amnezia — as modules in the same UI, each enabled with a single click.

No, and we will not pretend otherwise. Managed Node.js and Python apps, OpenLiteSpeed with Varnish, and MongoDB are genuine EenOS strengths that BeAdmin does not match. BeAdmin focuses on a free PHP‑first stack, a built‑in VPN and modules you add only when you need them.

EenOS ships those out of the box — a ModSecurity WAF, brute‑force detection, ClamAV and SpamAssassin — and its security stack is broader than ours. BeAdmin does not bundle them yet. Its differentiators are cost, the forever‑free core and the built‑in VPN, not security breadth.

EenOS gives a 14‑day trial, then billing starts at $15/mo. BeAdmin keeps a free core forever, with no account or card required — you pay only for the modules you switch on, from 1 €/mo. The VPN family and other add‑ons live there.

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