Comparison
1Panel vs qabot
Verdict
Pick 1Panel when 1Panel is primarily Go; qabot is Python; pick qabot when qabot is primarily Python; 1Panel is Go.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | 1Panel | qabot |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (1d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Dormant (492d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Security (OSV) | No lockfile As of today · none | No lockfile As of today · none |
Tagline
- 1Panel
- A modern, open-source VPS control panel with native AI agent support
- qabot
- CLI based natural language queries on local or remote data
Stars
- 1Panel
- 36k
- qabot
- 245
Forks
- 1Panel
- 3.2k
- qabot
- 20
Open issues
- 1Panel
- 278
- qabot
- 2
Language
- 1Panel
- Go
- qabot
- Python
Adopt for
- 1Panel
- 1Panel is a distinctive open-source VPS control panel with built-in support for Ollama models and OpenClaw agents, offering comprehensive server management through an intuitive web interface.
- qabot
- -
Persona
- 1Panel
- -
- qabot
- -
Runtime
- 1Panel
- -
- qabot
- -
License
- 1Panel
- GPL-3.0
- qabot
- Apache-2.0
Last pushed
- 1Panel
- Jul 10, 2026
- qabot
- Mar 5, 2025
Categories
- 1Panel
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
- qabot
- Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- 1Panel
- Very active (96%)
- qabot
- Dormant (18%)
Days since push
- 1Panel
- 1d
- qabot
- 492d
Open issues (now)
- 1Panel
- 278
- qabot
- 2
Owner type
- 1Panel
- Organization
- qabot
- User
Full report
- 1Panel
- Trust report
- qabot
- Trust report
Choose 1Panel if…
- 1Panel is primarily Go; qabot is Python.
- License: 1Panel is GPL-3.0, qabot is Apache-2.0.
- Requirements: Min 1 GB RAM; Linux VPS required (Debian / Ubuntu / CentOS / Rocky).
- Tags unique to 1Panel: linux, openclaw, docker, agent.
- Also covers AI Agents.
- - You require native support for running Ollama models directly through your VPS control panel.
When NOT to use 1Panel
- - If you do not need or want the specific features of Ollama models and OpenClaw agents support and prefer a more generalized VPS management platform.
- - For environments where existing tools already sufficiently manage your server stacks without requiring integration of AI agent functionalities.
Choose qabot if…
- qabot is primarily Python; 1Panel is Go.
- License: qabot is Apache-2.0, 1Panel is GPL-3.0.
- Tags unique to qabot: python.
- qabot ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
When NOT to use qabot
- Last GitHub push was 493 days ago (dormant maintenance, Mar 5, 2025). Validate activity before betting a new project on qabot.
- Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (1Panel-dev/1Panel) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (1Panel-dev/1Panel) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (1Panel-dev/1Panel) · observed Jul 10, 2026
- License file (GPL-3.0) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (hardbyte/qabot) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (hardbyte/qabot) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (hardbyte/qabot) · observed Mar 5, 2025
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: 1Panel 36k · qabot 245 (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between 1Panel and qabot?
- 1Panel: A modern, open-source VPS control panel with native AI agent support. qabot: CLI based natural language queries on local or remote data. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose 1Panel over qabot?
- Choose 1Panel over qabot when 1Panel is primarily Go; qabot is Python; License: 1Panel is GPL-3.0, qabot is Apache-2.0; Requirements: Min 1 GB RAM; Linux VPS required (Debian / Ubuntu / CentOS / Rocky); Tags unique to 1Panel: linux, openclaw, docker, agent; Also covers AI Agents; - You require native support for running Ollama models directly through your VPS control panel.
- When should I choose qabot over 1Panel?
- Choose qabot over 1Panel when qabot is primarily Python; 1Panel is Go; License: qabot is Apache-2.0, 1Panel is GPL-3.0; Tags unique to qabot: python; qabot ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- When should I avoid 1Panel?
- - If you do not need or want the specific features of Ollama models and OpenClaw agents support and prefer a more generalized VPS management platform. - For environments where existing tools already sufficiently manage your server stacks without requiring integration of AI agent functionalities.
- When should I avoid qabot?
- Last GitHub push was 493 days ago (dormant maintenance, Mar 5, 2025). Validate activity before betting a new project on qabot. Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
- Is 1Panel or qabot more popular on GitHub?
- 1Panel has more GitHub stars (36,174 vs 245). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are 1Panel and qabot open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (1Panel: GPL-3.0, qabot: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to 1Panel or qabot?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at 1Panel alternatives and qabot alternatives (1Panel markdown twin, qabot markdown twin), ranked by typed relationship edges rather than popularity votes.
- Is there a machine-readable version of this comparison?
- Yes. The markdown twin at this comparison mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers.
- Which is better maintained, 1Panel or qabot?
- 1Panel: Very active. qabot: Dormant. Compare maintenance labels, days since push, and release cadence in the trust section below - stars alone do not measure maintenance.
- Where are the full trust reports for 1Panel and qabot?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: 1Panel trust report; qabot trust report.