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EdishCP vs DirectAdmin hosting: how the two plan families differ
HostGator Pakistan offers shared hosting on two control panels. This page lays out what each plan family includes so you can pick the right one.
Updated 10 November 2026 · By Edish Network Solutions, the company behind HostGator Pakistan
DirectAdmin plans start at Rs. 300 per month and suit small sites that want a familiar panel at a low price. EdishCP plans start at Rs. 1,085 per month and add SSH access, wildcard SSL, no LVE limits and room to grow up to unlimited SSD space.
Two plan families, two control panels
Both are shared hosting. The difference is the control panel and what is included. DirectAdmin is a widely used panel that many people already know. EdishCP is the control panel developed by Edish Network Solutions, the company behind HostGator Pakistan.
What each plan family includes
| DirectAdmin SSD hosting | EdishCP hosting | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Rs. 300 per month (300 MB) | Rs. 1,085 per month (1 GB) |
| Disk space range | 300 MB and up | 1 GB up to unlimited SSD |
| Websites | Unlimited addon domains and sub-domains | Unlimited websites |
| Bandwidth | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Databases | Unlimited SQL databases | Unlimited databases, 1 GB each |
| Web server | LiteSpeed Enterprise with LSCache | See the EdishCP plan page |
| Security | Imunify360 and free SSL | Wildcard SSL certificates |
| Access | DirectAdmin control panel | EdishCP control panel with SSH access |
| Resource limits | See the plan page | No LVE limits |
| Backups | Acronis Cyber Cloud backup | Daily backups available |
| Billing terms | 1, 12, 24 or 36 months | 1, 3, 6 or 12 months |
Which plan sizes are available?
DirectAdmin plans include DA-SSD-I at 300 MB for Rs. 300 per month, DA-SSD-II at 500 MB for Rs. 500, DA-SSD-III at 1 GB for Rs. 750 and DA-SSD-IV at 3 GB for Rs. 1,250. EdishCP plans include 1 GB at Rs. 1,085, 5 GB at Rs. 1,416, 10 GB at Rs. 1,584, 30 GB at Rs. 1,917 and 50 GB at Rs. 2,084 per month, with larger plans up to unlimited SSD space.
Pick DirectAdmin if
- You run one or a few small sites and want the lowest monthly cost.
- You already know DirectAdmin or your developer prefers it.
- You want LiteSpeed Enterprise with LSCache for WordPress.
Pick EdishCP if
- You want SSH access on shared hosting.
- You host many websites and want unlimited sites on one account.
- You need wildcard SSL certificates.
- You expect to need much more disk space and want a clear path up to unlimited SSD.
When neither is enough
If you need root access or reserved CPU and memory, look at a VPS. Our guide to shared hosting vs VPS explains the trade-offs.
See the full plan details on the Linux web hosting page and the EdishCP hosting page.
Specifications and prices come from our plan pages as of 10 November 2026. Where a cell says to see the plan page, the detail is not stated in this comparison.
Questions people ask
What is EdishCP?
EdishCP is the hosting control panel developed by Edish Network Solutions. It is used for our EdishCP shared hosting plans, which include unlimited websites, unlimited bandwidth, SSH access and no LVE limits.
How much does EdishCP hosting cost?
EdishCP plans start at Rs. 1,085 per month for 1 GB of SSD space, and the 5 GB plan is Rs. 1,416 per month.
Is DirectAdmin cheaper than EdishCP?
The entry DirectAdmin plan is cheaper at Rs. 300 per month, but plan sizes and features differ, so compare what you actually need.
Can I move between the two?
Yes, sites can be moved between plans. Contact our team to discuss the best way for your site.
Tell us what you are building — we will size it for you
Message us on WhatsApp or send a short enquiry and a Pakistan-based team member will recommend the right plan.