WHASOLS vs WHMCS
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WHASOLS vs WHMCS — Feature by Feature
An honest comparison of both platforms across pricing, features, and support.
| Feature | ✦ WHASOLS | WHMCS |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Starting price | $10/month | $35+/month |
| Free trial | 90 days — no credit card | 30 days only |
| Per-server fees | ✓ None | ✕ Extra cost per server |
| Money-back guarantee | 30 days | 30 days |
| Self-hosted (own server) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Unlimited clients (top plan) | ✓ $85/month | ~ $399+/month & Higher tiers required |
| Billing & Invoicing | ||
| Recurring invoice automation | ✓ | ✓ |
| VAT / tax compliance (EU VIES) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Payment gateway fees config | ✓ Fixed, %, or combined | ~ N/A |
| Multi-currency with auto-convert | ✓ | ~ N/A |
| Credit & refund management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Domain vouchers / prepaid cards | ✓ | ✕ |
| Hosting & Domains | ||
| cPanel integration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Plesk, DirectAdmin, CyberPanel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Domain registrar integrations | 149+ integrations | 100+ integrations |
| RDAP Whois support | ✓ | ~ |
| Bulk domain renewal (client area) | ✓ | ~ |
| Reseller module (sell through others) | ✓ Built-in | ✕ Paid addon |
| Support & CRM | ||
| Support ticketing system | ✓ | ✓ |
| Live chat manager (built-in) | ✓ 100+ emojis, triggers | ✕ Third-party only |
| CRM module | ✓ Built-in | ✕ N/A |
| Knowledgebase | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ticket feedback & ratings | ✓ | ✕ |
| Developer & API | ||
| REST API | ✓ 210+ endpoints | ✓ Limited |
| API key management | ✓ | ✓ |
| API IPv4 & IPv6 whitelisting | ✓ | ~ |
| PHP 8.2 / 8.3 support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Marketplace / addon ecosystem | ✓ 149+ apps | ✓ Large but paid |
| Command palette (Ctrl+K) | ✓ | ✕ |
| Security | ||
| Two-factor authentication | ✓ | ✓ |
| YubiKey / hardware key support | ✓ | ✓ |
| CSRF protection | ✓ All requests | ~ |
| Fraud prevention (FraudLab, MaxMind, IPQS) | ✓ WHAShield as builtin (Free) | ~ Paid Addon required |
| Firewall (WAF) | ✓ Builtin | ~ N/A |
| Login rate limiting | ✓ | ✓ |
| Migration & Support | ||
| Migrate from WHMCS | ✓ Auto migrator included | N/A |
| Professional migration service | ✓ $99 one-time | N/A |
| 24/7 ticket support | ✓ All plans | ✓ |
| Live chat support | ✓ Pro & Business plans | ~ Higher tiers only |
| Community forum | ✓ | ✓ |
✓ = Available · ✕ = Not available · ~ = Partially available or requires addon · Last updated May 13, 2026
What You Get With WHASOLS
That WHMCS Can't Match
Up to 60% Lower Cost
Starting at $10/month with no per-server fees and a 90-day free trial. WHMCS charges more and locks features behind expensive tiers.
Modern Tech Stack
PHP 8.2/8.3, Tplix template engine, Redis/Memcached caching, RDAP Whois. WHASOLS ships major updates every ~3 months.
Built-in Live Chat & CRM
Full live chat manager with triggers, chat history, and WhatsApp notifications — plus a CRM module. No extra tools needed.
Reseller Platform Built-in
Let other companies resell your hosting and domains through their own WHASOLS install. WHMCS charges extra for this.
Enterprise-Grade Security
YubiKey auth, CSRF protection on all requests, 3 built-in fraud prevention providers, WAF support, and login rate limiting.
Free Auto-Migration Tool
Move from WHMCS to WHASOLS in minutes with the built-in auto-migrator. Professional migration service also available for $350.
Simple Pricing vs Complex Billing
WHASOLS pricing is straightforward. No hidden fees, no per-server charges, no surprises.
- Up to 500 active clients
- All features included
- No per-server fees
- Host on your own server
- 90-day free trial
- 30-day money-back guarantee
- Free auto-migrator from WHMCS
- Up to 250 clients (Starter)
- Extra cost per server
- Many features require addons
- Self-hosted available
- 30-day trial only
- 30-day money-back
- No migration tool to switch
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to many of the most common pre-sales questions
Yes. WHASOLS includes a built-in auto-migrator that transfers your clients, invoices, services, domains, and tickets from WHMCS. If you need help, our professional migration service ($350 one-time) handles everything for you including configuration and testing.
WHASOLS integrates with all the major payment gateways (PayPal, Stripe, Skrill, 2Checkout, Authorize.net and 100+ more) and all leading control panels (cPanel, Plesk, DirectAdmin, CyberPanel, CWP, VestaCP and more). Most of your existing setup will transfer directly.
No. WHASOLS is month-to-month with no contracts. Start with a free 90-day trial and cancel anytime. All plans also come with a 30-day money-back guarantee.
All plans include 24/7 ticket support. Professional and Business plan holders also get live chat with a response time under 60 minutes. We also have an active community forum and a full documentation library.
WHASOLS supports full white-labeling and branding removal. Your clients will only see your brand — not WHASOLS. The client area is fully customizable with themes and your own logo and colors.
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