Honest comparison · 2026

BeAdmin vs Froxlor

Froxlor is a light, fully free GPLv2 panel from Germany — a PHP configurator with a strong reseller and limits model. BeAdmin shares the free, Debian‑friendly idea but ships an all‑in‑one stack, a modern UI, and a built‑in VPN. Below — where the two really differ.

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Free and open source · All‑in‑one · Built‑in VPN

Entry price

Both free
BeAdmin
Free core
Froxlor
GPLv2 free

Built‑in VPN

Only BeAdmin
BeAdmin
5 protocols
Froxlor
None

Out of the box

More built in
BeAdmin
All‑in‑one
Froxlor
Configurator

Minimum RAM

−50%
BeAdmin
512 MB
Froxlor
1 GB
01 — differences

Key differences

Five VPN protocols, zero plugins

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

All‑in‑one, not a configurator

Froxlor generates vhost, PHP‑FPM and mail configs — a panel for admins who assemble the stack themselves. BeAdmin ships mail, webmail, backups, a file manager and a Docker module out of the box.

A modern UI, lower learning curve

Froxlor 2.x has a reworked interface, but it still assumes you understand the stack. BeAdmin is a clean, modern UI with first‑class dark mode and a gentler onboarding.

Lighter to start — 512 MB

BeAdmin runs from a 512 MB core; Froxlor asks for 1 GB minimum, 2 GB+ recommended. Both are native on Debian and Ubuntu, so the OS rarely changes.

02 — features

Feature comparison

Values pulled from each panel’s public docs. Both are free GPL; Froxlor is a light configurator with a strong reseller model, BeAdmin an all‑in‑one panel with a VPN — we mark each row plainly.

Foundations
7
  • Supported OS
    BeAdmin Debian, Ubuntu
    Froxlor Debian 12, Ubuntu 24.04
  • Min RAM
    BeAdmin 512 MB
    Froxlor 1 GB
  • Min disk
    BeAdmin 10 GB
    Froxlor ~10 GB
  • Architecture
    BeAdmin x86_64
    Froxlor x86_64
  • Pick‑and‑mix modules
    BeAdmin Yes
    Froxlor No
  • Multi‑server from one UI
    BeAdmin Yes
    Froxlor Partial
  • Domain limit
    BeAdmin Unlimited
    Froxlor Unlimited (admin‑set)
Web & runtimes
7
  • Nginx
    BeAdmin Yes
    Froxlor Yes
  • Apache + Nginx hybrid
    BeAdmin Yes
    Froxlor Partial
  • Multiple PHP versions per site
    BeAdmin Yes
    Froxlor Yes
  • Node.js / Python / Ruby (managed)
    BeAdmin No
    Froxlor No
  • LiteSpeed
    BeAdmin No
    Froxlor No
  • WordPress one‑click toolkit
    BeAdmin Yes
    Froxlor No
  • Docker (managed module)
    BeAdmin Yes
    Froxlor No
Data & mail
6
  • MariaDB / MySQL
    BeAdmin Yes
    Froxlor Yes
  • PostgreSQL
    BeAdmin Soon
    Froxlor No
  • phpMyAdmin built‑in
    BeAdmin Yes
    Froxlor Partial
  • Self‑managed mail server
    BeAdmin Yes
    Froxlor Partial
  • Webmail (Roundcube)
    BeAdmin Yes
    Froxlor Partial
  • DKIM / SPF / DMARC autoconfig
    BeAdmin Partial
    Froxlor Partial
Security
6
  • Let’s Encrypt automation
    BeAdmin Yes
    Froxlor Yes
  • Fail2Ban
    BeAdmin No
    Froxlor Partial
  • WAF (ModSecurity)
    BeAdmin No
    Froxlor No
  • Built‑in VPN modules (5 protocols)
    BeAdmin Yes
    Froxlor No
  • Granular per‑task permissions
    BeAdmin Yes
    Froxlor Yes
  • Antivirus / antispam (rspamd, ClamAV)
    BeAdmin No
    Froxlor Partial
Operations
6
  • Open API for every UI action
    BeAdmin Yes
    Froxlor Yes
  • Built‑in scheduled backups
    BeAdmin Yes
    Froxlor Partial
  • WHMCS billing out of the box
    BeAdmin No
    Froxlor Partial
  • First‑class dark mode
    BeAdmin Yes
    Froxlor Partial
  • Forever‑free tier
    BeAdmin Yes
    Froxlor Yes
  • Free trial
    BeAdmin Not needed
    Froxlor Not needed
03 — why beadmin

Why pick BeAdmin over Froxlor

VPN INCLUDED

Privacy stack out of the box

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

ALL‑IN‑ONE

A full stack, not just configs

Froxlor manages configs — it generates vhost, PHP‑FPM and mail files for a stack you assemble yourself. BeAdmin ships mail, webmail, backups, a file manager and a Docker module ready to use, with WordPress one‑click.

MODERN INTERFACE

A UI built for today

Froxlor 2.x reworked its interface, but it still assumes you know the stack underneath. BeAdmin is a clean, modern UI with first‑class dark mode, so day‑to‑day tasks take fewer clicks to find.

LIGHTER START

Runs from a 512 MB core

BeAdmin starts on a 512 MB box; Froxlor asks for 1 GB minimum and 2 GB+ recommended. Both are native on Debian and Ubuntu, so the OS rarely has to change in a migration.

04 — pros & cons

What each panel does well — and where each gives ground

Both are free and open source; Froxlor is a light configurator with a strong reseller model, BeAdmin an all‑in‑one panel with a VPN. Synthesised from public docs and our own usage — your mileage may vary.

BeAdmin

Strengths

  • Five built‑in VPN protocols (Xray, WireGuard, OpenVPN, Outline, Amnezia)
  • All‑in‑one: mail, webmail, backups, file manager, Docker
  • Modern UI with first‑class dark mode
  • Free core plus modules from $1/mo
  • Native on Debian and Ubuntu, light 512 MB core
  • WordPress one‑click toolkit

Trade‑offs

  • PostgreSQL not yet a managed module
  • No bundled Fail2Ban or ModSecurity
  • Reseller limits less deep than Froxlor’s mature model
  • No native importer for Froxlor setups
  • x86_64 only

Froxlor

Strengths

  • Fully free and open source (GPLv2), no paid tier
  • Very light PHP configurator, actively maintained
  • Strong reseller and customer model with traffic and resource limits
  • Full API to every function
  • Per‑domain PHP configs and SSH‑key management in the UI
  • Let’s Encrypt and SSL out of the box

Trade‑offs

  • No built‑in VPN
  • A configurator, not all‑in‑one — mail and backups need hands‑on setup
  • Backup tooling is limited
  • No PostgreSQL, no WordPress installer, no managed Docker
  • No bundled ModSecurity or Fail2Ban
  • UX aimed at the technical admin
05 — pricing

Free either way

Both panels are free and open source — there is no price to compare. BeAdmin then bills only for the optional modules you switch on; Froxlor has no paid tier at all.

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 per‑account fee. The VPN family lives here.

Froxlor — free, GPLv2
  • Free

    $0

    open source, GPLv2

    • Unlimited domains
    • ·
    • No paid tier

Froxlor is fully free with no Pro version — there is nothing locked behind a paywall. It is funded by hosters and donations rather than a paid edition.

Froxlor is GPLv2, free from froxlor.org (2026). BeAdmin module pricing from beadmin.com.

06 — requirements

System requirements

The smallest VPS each panel will comfortably run on. Numbers are vendor‑stated minimums and recommendations.

  • Minimum RAM
    BeAdmin 512 MB
    Froxlor 1 GB
  • Recommended RAM
    BeAdmin 1 GB
    Froxlor 2 GB+
  • Minimum disk
    BeAdmin 10 GB
    Froxlor ~10 GB
  • CPU
    BeAdmin 1 core
    Froxlor 1 core
  • Architecture
    BeAdmin x86_64
    Froxlor x86_64
  • Supported OS
    BeAdmin Debian, Ubuntu
    Froxlor Debian 12, Ubuntu 24.04 (CentOS — community)

Source: Froxlor install docs (froxlor.org). BeAdmin requirements from internal documentation.

07 — migration

Migrating from Froxlor

Froxlor usually runs on Debian or Ubuntu, so the OS stays. The old panel stays up until you retire it; the move is a manual transfer, done at your pace.

01

Install BeAdmin on Debian or Ubuntu

One apt command brings up the free BeAdmin core. Froxlor already runs on Debian or Ubuntu, so you reuse the same OS family — no fresh distro needed.

02

Move sites, databases, and mail

Froxlor stores configs in its database and generates them, so the structure differs. Transfer vhosts, databases (mysqldump) and mailboxes manually or with your own scripts — BeAdmin does not import Froxlor setups directly.

03

Switch DNS, watch the traffic

Move DNS zones over and 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

Both are free and open source, so it is not about price. BeAdmin is an all‑in‑one panel — mail, webmail, backups, file manager and a Docker module out of the box — plus five built‑in VPN protocols and a modern UI. Froxlor is a light configurator with a strong reseller and limits model; if that fits how you work, it is a fair reason to stay.

No. Froxlor ships no VPN — you would install and maintain one yourself outside the panel. BeAdmin turns on Xray, WireGuard, OpenVPN, Outline or Amnezia from the same UI with a single click.

Neither panel manages PostgreSQL today. Froxlor supports only MySQL and MariaDB; BeAdmin supports the same and has PostgreSQL on the roadmap as a managed module. So this is parity for now.

Froxlor’s backup feature is historically limited and basic. BeAdmin ships scheduled backups out of the box. If backups matter to you, that is a genuine BeAdmin advantage — but check Froxlor’s current 2.x state too, as it is actively developed.

Not directly. BeAdmin has no native importer for Froxlor, which stores its configs in a database, so sites, databases, mail and DNS move over manually or with your own scripts. We would rather say that plainly than promise compatibility we do not have.

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