ApisCP

# About ApisCP

ApisCP (formerly APIS) is a self-hosted hosting platform and control panel designed for security, performance, and density. It is a sophisticated piece of software often used by hosting providers and advanced system administrators to manage servers. It automates many aspects of server management but exposes a vast array of configuration options.

It is known for its "security first" architecture and ability to handle high-density hosting environments. It supports a wide variety of languages and frameworks but is particularly strong in the traditional LAMP stack area.

# What ApisCP does well

• Security: It has a very strong focus on security isolation and proactive defense.
• Customization: It offers granular control over almost every aspect of the hosting environment.
• Automation: It includes self-healing capabilities and automated updates for the panel and system packages.

# Why fortrabbit

Simplicity: ApisCP is powerful but has a steep learning curve. It is designed for people who want to be their own hosting company. fortrabbit is designed for developers who want to deploy code. We abstract away the complexity of server management entirely.

Maintenance: With ApisCP, you are the system administrator. You install the software on your own VPS (from providers like DigitalOcean, Linode, Vultr, AWS, or Google Cloud). You are responsible for the underlying infrastructure. fortrabbit is a fully managed Platform as a Service. We handle the infrastructure, you handle the code.

Developer Experience: fortrabbit's workflow is centered around Git deployment and Composer. While ApisCP supports these, its primary interface is a comprehensive control panel. fortrabbit feels more like a developer tool than a sysadmin dashboard.

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