A deeper, category-based comparison for hosting providers choosing their next billing and automation platform.
A practical side-by-side checklist designed for hosting providers comparing capability, day-to-day usability, and long-term maintainability.
Focus here is real-world fit: security posture, automation quality, billing flexibility, support workflow, localisation readiness, and long-term maintainability.
| Feature Checklist | WHMDC | WHMCS | Blesta | WiseCP | ClientExec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Security & Access | |||||
| Two-factor authentication | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Role-based admin permissions | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Passkey / passwordless login | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Admin IP allowlist controls | ✓ | ~ | ~ | ~ | ~ |
| Fraud prevention workflow | ✓ | ~ | ~ | ~ | ~ |
| CAPTCHA providers (Google/hCaptcha/Turnstile) | ✓ | ~ | ~ | ~ | ~ |
| Automation & Provisioning | |||||
| Recurring billing automation | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hosting lifecycle automation | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ |
| Domain registration automation | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Workflow extensibility | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ |
| Automatic service suspension for overdue invoices | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ |
| WHM/cPanel and Plesk provisioning support | ✓ | ✓ | ~ | ✓ | ~ |
| Billing, Tax & Checkout | |||||
| Advanced invoice lifecycle controls | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ |
| Flexible tax configuration | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ |
| Multi-currency support | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Checkout customisation | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ |
| Client credit balance system | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Automatic payment reminders | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| PDF invoice generation | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Payments & Gateways | |||||
| Built-in payment gateways | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ |
| Gateway tokenisation support | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ |
| Manual + automatic payment capture | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ |
| Refunds from admin workflow | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ |
| Saved payment methods / tokenised cards | ✓ | ✓ | ~ | ✓ | ~ |
| Bank transfer payment option | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Client Area Experience | |||||
| Modern client area layout | ✓ | ~ | ~ | ~ | ~ |
| Self-service billing actions | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ |
| Service management in client area | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ |
| Domain management in client area | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ |
| Ticketing and knowledge base | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Control panel SSO from client area (cPanel/Plesk) | ✓ | ✓ | ~ | ✓ | ~ |
| Invoice sharing via secure tokens | ✓ | ~ | ~ | ~ | ~ |
| Client profile and account self-management | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Admin Area & Operations | |||||
| Modern admin area UX | ✓ | ~ | ~ | ~ | ~ |
| Granular staff roles and access control | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dashboard and operational reporting | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ |
| Fast onboarding for smaller teams | ✓ | ~ | ~ | ~ | ~ |
| Admin impersonation (login as client) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Status page management | ✓ | ~ | ~ | ~ | ~ |
| Reports hub (sales, billing, support, clients) | ✓ | ✓ | ~ | ✓ | ~ |
| Migration & Switching | |||||
| Import tools from legacy platforms | ✓ | ✓ | ~ | ✓ | ~ |
| Migration mapping for clients/services/invoices | ✓ | ✓ | ~ | ✓ | ~ |
| Test migration mode / staged cutover support | ✓ | ✓ | ~ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Post-migration validation workflow | ✓ | ✓ | ~ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Orders, Quotes & Promotions | |||||
| Order management with approval flow | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ |
| Quote management and online acceptance | ✓ | ✓ | ~ | ✓ | ~ |
| Coupons and promotion rules | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Client group discounts | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ |
| Email & Communications | |||||
| Microsoft 365 email integration | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ~ | ✗ |
| Gmail integration | ✓ | ~ | ~ | ~ | ~ |
| System email tracking and resend tools | ✓ | ✓ | ~ | ~ | ~ |
| Localisation, Themes & Ecosystem | |||||
| Language management | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Theme/storefront flexibility | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Modular integration framework | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ |
| Lightweight core architecture | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ~ |
| Large third-party marketplace | ⌛ | ✓ | ~ | ✓ | ~ |
| Mobile & Device Experience | |||||
| Responsive client and admin interfaces | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Native iOS/Android mobile apps | ✗ | ~ | ✗ | ~ | ✗ |
Legend: ✓ = Included, ✗ = Not Included, ~ = Partial or integration-dependent, ⌛ = Coming soon.
Use this matrix as a decision framework, then validate with a proof-of-concept using your own gateways, registrars, and provisioning stack.
A practical shortlisting method for hosting teams.
Built for modern hosting operations with lower complexity and stronger execution speed.
WHMDC prioritizes current operational needs, fast iteration, and a cleaner interface model for growing teams.
A lean PHP 8+ architecture helps reduce unnecessary overhead and keeps custom work easier to maintain.
Billing, domains, support, and client management are designed to work as one operating system for your business.
Comparison values represent typical capabilities and implementation patterns as of February 17, 2026 and should be verified against current vendor documentation and your required modules.