Comparison
1Panel vs candle
Verdict
Pick 1Panel when 1Panel is primarily Go; candle is Rust; pick candle when candle is primarily Rust; 1Panel is Go.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | 1Panel | candle |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (1d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Very active (5d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization 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
- candle
- Minimalist ML framework for Rust
Stars
- 1Panel
- 36k
- candle
- 21k
Forks
- 1Panel
- 3.2k
- candle
- 1.6k
Open issues
- 1Panel
- 278
- candle
- 796
Language
- 1Panel
- Go
- candle
- Rust
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.
- candle
- -
Persona
- 1Panel
- -
- candle
- -
Runtime
- 1Panel
- -
- candle
- -
License
- 1Panel
- GPL-3.0
- candle
- Apache-2.0
Last pushed
- 1Panel
- Jul 10, 2026
- candle
- Jul 6, 2026
Categories
- 1Panel
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
- candle
- Developer Tools
Trust and health
Days since push
- 1Panel
- 1d
- candle
- 5d
Open issues (now)
- 1Panel
- 278
- candle
- 796
Full report
- 1Panel
- Trust report
- candle
- Trust report
Choose 1Panel if…
- 1Panel is primarily Go; candle is Rust.
- License: 1Panel is GPL-3.0, candle is Apache-2.0.
- Requirements: Min 1 GB RAM; Linux VPS required (Debian / Ubuntu / CentOS / Rocky).
- Tags unique to 1Panel: agent, docker, linux, ollama.
- 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.
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 (huggingface/candle) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (huggingface/candle) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (huggingface/candle) · observed Jul 6, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: 1Panel 36k · candle 21k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between 1Panel and candle?
- 1Panel: A modern, open-source VPS control panel with native AI agent support. candle: Minimalist ML framework for Rust. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose 1Panel over candle?
- Choose 1Panel over candle when 1Panel is primarily Go; candle is Rust; License: 1Panel is GPL-3.0, candle is Apache-2.0; Requirements: Min 1 GB RAM; Linux VPS required (Debian / Ubuntu / CentOS / Rocky); Tags unique to 1Panel: agent, docker, linux, ollama; Also covers AI Agents; - You require native support for running Ollama models directly through your VPS control panel.
- When should I choose candle over 1Panel?
- Choose candle over 1Panel when candle is primarily Rust; 1Panel is Go; License: candle is Apache-2.0, 1Panel is GPL-3.0; Tags unique to candle: rust.
- 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 candle?
- Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
- Is 1Panel or candle more popular on GitHub?
- 1Panel has more GitHub stars (36,174 vs 20,639). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are 1Panel and candle open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (1Panel: GPL-3.0, candle: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to 1Panel or candle?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at 1Panel alternatives and candle alternatives (1Panel markdown twin, candle 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 candle?
- 1Panel: Very active. candle: Very active. 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 candle?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: 1Panel trust report; candle trust report.