CloudLinux VS KIPBan

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Base details

Website, pricing, platforms and company facts side by side.

	CloudLinux	KIPBan
Website	cloudlinux.com	kipban.com
Pricing	Open source	Freemium $3 / Monthly Official pricing
Company	—	2026
Listed in	Hosting Web Hosting Cloud Hosting VPS Hosting +1	Security Cyber Security Web Security Network Security Server Management Intrusion Detection DevOps Tools DevOps Services DevOps Automation +6

About CloudLinux and KIPBan

In their own words, as submitted to SaaSHub.

CloudLinux

KIPBan

No description of CloudLinux yet.

KIPBan protects a fleet of servers from password brute-forcing. A lightweight agent reads the Windows Event Log (event 4625 and others) or works with fail2ban + ipset on Linux. When one server bans an attacker, every server in your fleet blocks it within 5 minutes.

Features and specs

What each product offers, as listed by its team.

CloudLinux 5 features

KIPBan 12 features

Enhanced Server Stability
CloudLinux uses its lightweight virtualization technology (LVE) to isolate each tenant on a shared hosting server, preventing any single user from consuming excessive resources and crashing the server for everyone else. This ensures consistent uptime and performance.
Improved Security with HardenedPHP and KernelCare
CloudLinux offers HardenedPHP, which patches old and unsupported PHP versions against known vulnerabilities, and KernelCare, which provides live kernel patching without requiring server reboots. These features significantly enhance server security posture.
Resource Limit Management
Administrators can set granular resource limits (CPU, memory, I/O, number of processes, etc.) per user account using LVE Manager. This makes it easy to manage shared hosting environments and ensure fair resource distribution among tenants.
CageFS File System Virtualization
CageFS creates a virtualized file system for each user, preventing them from seeing other users on the server, viewing sensitive configuration files, or exploiting server vulnerabilities. This adds an important layer of isolation and security.
Wide Compatibility with Hosting Panels
CloudLinux integrates seamlessly with popular hosting control panels such as cPanel, Plesk, and DirectAdmin, making it straightforward for hosting providers to adopt without overhauling their existing infrastructure or workflows.

Possible disadvantages

Additional Licensing Cost
CloudLinux requires a paid monthly or annual license on top of the base server cost. For smaller hosting providers or individual server owners, this additional expense can add up and may not always be justifiable compared to free alternatives.
Limited to CentOS/RHEL-Based Systems
CloudLinux is built on top of RHEL/CentOS and does not support other Linux distributions like Ubuntu or Debian. This limits its adoption for hosting providers who prefer or already run non-RHEL-based environments.
Learning Curve for Configuration
While CloudLinux provides powerful resource management tools, properly configuring LVE limits, CageFS, PHP Selector, and other features requires a solid understanding of the platform. Misconfiguration can lead to users being unnecessarily restricted or resources being poorly allocated.
Potential Performance Overhead
The additional layers of virtualization, resource monitoring, and file system isolation introduced by CloudLinux can impose a slight performance overhead on the server compared to running a bare, unmodified Linux distribution without these controls.
Dependency on CloudLinux Ecosystem
Adopting CloudLinux means relying on their ecosystem for kernel updates, PHP patches, and security fixes. If the company experiences delays in releasing patches or changes its pricing/licensing model, hosting providers may find themselves locked into a dependency that is difficult to migrate away from.

Fleet-wide bans
A ban on one server is applied on all your servers within 5 minutes
Platforms
Windows Server 2012 R2+, Windows 10/11; Ubuntu, Debian, RHEL/Rocky/AlmaLinux, Fedora
Detection templates
20+ ready rules: RDP, SSH, MS SQL, PostgreSQL, Exchange, mail, Proxmox VE, web panels, bots
Escalating bans
Configurable ladder from 1 hour up to a permanent ban for repeat offenders
Global database
Optionally block attackers caught by all KIPBan users, or use your own fleet only
Log analysis
Runs locally on the server and shows which attacks your current jails miss
fail2ban integration
On Linux works on top of your existing fail2ban jails instead of replacing them
Whitelist
IPs and subnets that are never blocked on any server
Notifications
Telegram alerts and in-panel suggestions
External API
Feed bans from your own tools (e.g. CrowdSec on the gateway) into the fleet-wide ban list
Security
No inbound ports; Windows agent compiled from source on your server
Pricing
2 servers free; then pay-as-you-go from $3 per server per month, charged daily

Analysis

An editorial look at what each product does well and who it suits.

CloudLinux

KIPBan

Overall verdict

CloudLinux is a well-regarded, mature Linux OS distribution and toolset specifically designed for shared hosting and multi-tenant server environments, offering strong isolation, resource management, and security features that make it a solid choice for hosting providers.

Why this product is good

Provides LVE (Lightweight Virtual Environment) technology for per-tenant resource isolation, preventing 'bad neighbor' effects on shared servers
Enhances server stability and security by isolating users so that one account's issues (crashes, resource spikes) don't affect others
Offers extended lifecycle support (longer than standard CentOS/RHEL support windows), which is valuable for legacy systems
Includes tools like CloudLinux OS Shield, Imunify360 integration, and hardened kernel options for improved security
Compatible with popular control panels like cPanel and Plesk, making it easy to integrate into existing hosting stacks
Backed by an established company with a long track record in the hosting industry and responsive support
Offers granular control over CPU, memory, I/O, and other resources per user account
Provides PHP Selector and multiple PHP version support, useful for hosting providers serving diverse client needs

Recommended for

Web hosting companies running shared or reseller hosting environments
Hosting providers needing to isolate customer accounts on the same physical server
Businesses requiring extended OS support lifecycles beyond standard RHEL/CentOS EOL dates
Enterprises using cPanel or Plesk that want tighter security and resource control
Hosting companies looking to reduce support tickets caused by noisy-neighbor resource contention
IT teams managing multi-tenant infrastructure who need governance and monitoring tools built into the OS layer

No analysis of KIPBan yet.

Videos

Walkthroughs and reviews on video.

CloudLinux 3 videos + Add

KIPBan 0 videos + Add

When To Use Cloudlinux On Your Virtual Private Server (VPS)

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Questions & Answers

As answered by people managing CloudLinux and KIPBan.

Why should a person choose your product over its competitors?

KIPBan's answer:

Windows and Linux in one fleet. IPBan and RdpGuard focus on single machines, fail2ban is Linux-only.
On Linux it works on top of your existing fail2ban instead of replacing it.
On Windows the agent is compiled from source on your own server, with no downloaded binaries.
The agent opens no inbound ports and sends only the attacker's IP and ban duration.
Log analysis on the server shows which attacks your current jails miss.
First two servers free with no card, then pay-as-you-go per server per day. No subscription.

What makes your product unique?

KIPBan's answer:

A ban on one server protects all of them. When any server in your fleet catches an attacker guessing passwords, every other Windows and Linux server blocks that IP within 5 minutes. One panel for both Windows (RDP, MS SQL, Exchange) and Linux (SSH, mail, web, databases), with escalating bans and an optional global database of attackers seen by all KIPBan users.

How would you describe the primary audience of your product?

KIPBan's answer:

System administrators, MSPs and small hosting providers who run several Windows and/or Linux servers exposed to the internet (RDP, SSH, mail, databases) and are tired of each server fighting the same botnets separately.

What's the story behind your product?

KIPBan's answer:

KIPBan was built by people who run the servers it protects. Our own fleet of about 20 Windows and Linux servers sees around 500 new attacking IPs a day. Every tool we tried protected one machine at a time, so each server had to learn about the same botnet on its own. We wanted a ban on one server to protect all of them, on Windows and Linux alike, so we built it and developed it on that live fleet under constant attack.

Which are the primary technologies used for building your product?

KIPBan's answer:

Windows agent: .NET Framework 4.x, Windows Event Log, Windows Firewall. Linux agent: Python, fail2ban, iptables + ipset, systemd. Web panel and API over HTTPS.

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