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Comparison

1Panel vs viewer

Verdict

Pick 1Panel when 1Panel is primarily Go; viewer is Python; pick viewer when viewer is primarily Python; 1Panel is Go.

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1Panel logo

1Panel

1Panel-dev/1Panel

36kpushed Jul 10, 2026
vs
viewer logo

viewer

zetane/viewer

1.8kpushed Aug 8, 2022

Trust & integrity

Signal1Panelviewer
Maintenance
Very active (1d since push)
As of today · github_public_v1
Dormant (1433d 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
viewer
ML models and internal tensors 3D visualizer

Stars

1Panel
36k
viewer
1.8k

Forks

1Panel
3.2k
viewer
168

Open issues

1Panel
278
viewer
17

Language

1Panel
Go
viewer
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.
viewer
-

Persona

1Panel
-
viewer
-

Runtime

1Panel
-
viewer
-

License

1Panel
GPL-3.0
viewer
-

Last pushed

1Panel
Jul 10, 2026
viewer
Aug 8, 2022

Categories

1Panel
AI Agents, Developer Tools
viewer
Developer Tools

Trust and health

Maintenance

1Panel
Very active (96%)
viewer
Dormant (18%)

Days since push

1Panel
1d
viewer
1433d

Open issues (now)

1Panel
278
viewer
17

Full report

Choose 1Panel if…

  • 1Panel is primarily Go; viewer is Python.
  • 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 viewer if…

  • viewer is primarily Python; 1Panel is Go.
  • Tags unique to viewer: python.
  • Leaner open-issue backlog (17).

When NOT to use viewer

  • Last GitHub push was 1434 days ago (dormant maintenance, Aug 8, 2022). Validate activity before betting a new project on viewer.
  • Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.

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Sources

Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.

GitHub stars on cards: 1Panel 36k · viewer 1.8k (synced Jul 11, 2026).

Common questions

What is the difference between 1Panel and viewer?
1Panel: A modern, open-source VPS control panel with native AI agent support. viewer: ML models and internal tensors 3D visualizer. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
When should I choose 1Panel over viewer?
Choose 1Panel over viewer when 1Panel is primarily Go; viewer is Python; 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 viewer over 1Panel?
Choose viewer over 1Panel when viewer is primarily Python; 1Panel is Go; Tags unique to viewer: python; Leaner open-issue backlog (17).
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 viewer?
Last GitHub push was 1434 days ago (dormant maintenance, Aug 8, 2022). Validate activity before betting a new project on viewer. Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
Is 1Panel or viewer more popular on GitHub?
1Panel has more GitHub stars (36,174 vs 1,832). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
Are 1Panel and viewer open source?
Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub.
Where can I find alternatives to 1Panel or viewer?
GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at 1Panel alternatives and viewer alternatives (1Panel markdown twin, viewer 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 viewer?
1Panel: Very active. viewer: 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 viewer?
GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: 1Panel trust report; viewer trust report.