Comparison

goPanel vs OpenCodeM

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

goPanel

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**Manage Linux servers from iPhone, iPad, and Mac β€” no browser tab, no agent, no control panel installed on your server.** goPanel connects directly over SSH and gives you a full native server control panel for managing websites, PHP, MySQL, domains, SSL, WordPress, cron jobs, firewall rules, logs, and more. A full server control panel experience in a native app β€” without cPanel or Plesk lock-in. ## NO SERVER LOCK-IN Unlike traditional hosting panels, goPanel installs **no permanent dependency layer** on your server. If you stop using the app, **your server keeps running exactly as it was**. Your websites, databases, SSL certificates, configs, and services stay intact. ## AI TERMINAL β€” YOUR SERVER EXPERT Ask things like: * β€œWhy is this server slow?” * β€œWhy is Nginx failing to start?” * β€œWhat’s using all the memory?” * β€œWhy is this site returning 502?” The AI reads your server’s live state β€” CPU, memory, disk, services, logs, and configuration β€” and explains the issue in plain English. It can also suggest safe commands you can run with one tap. No guesswork. No endless SSH digging. No copy-pasting from forums. ## WHAT YOU CAN DO ### Monitor * CPU, memory, disk, load, uptime, and service status * Real-time system overview across your servers ### Host Websites * Add and manage Apache or Nginx virtual hosts * Safe config validation before applying changes ### Manage SSL * Issue, renew, and manage Let’s Encrypt certificates * Keep all your domains secure from one place ### PHP & Web Stack * Switch PHP versions per domain * Support for PHP 7.4 through 8.4 * Multi-version PHP side-by-side installs ### Databases * Create and manage MySQL / MariaDB databases and users * Set permissions without touching the command line ### WordPress * One-tap WordPress installs * Automatic database creation and setup ### Cron Jobs * Create, edit, and manage scheduled tasks ### Firewall * Block and unblock IPs * Works with common Linux firewall setups ### Logs * View Apache, Nginx, PHP, and system logs in real time ### Terminal * Full SSH terminal built into the app * AI-assisted troubleshooting included ## WORKS WITH YOUR INFRASTRUCTURE Supports major Linux server environments including: * Ubuntu * Debian * AlmaLinux * Rocky Linux * Amazon Linux Works with: * DigitalOcean * Vultr * Linode * Hetzner * AWS * self-hosted / bare metal servers ## FRESH SERVER? GO LIVE FAST Set up a production-ready web server in minutes. goPanel can install and configure your stack automatically, including: * Apache or Nginx * PHP-FPM * MySQL or MariaDB * SSL via acme.sh ## PRIVATE BY DESIGN * Direct SSH connection to your server * Credentials stored securely in Keychain * No server agent * No account required * No tracking * No ads AI requests go through a secure proxy. Your server data is not sold or used for advertising. ## PLANS Free, Pro, and Unlimited plans available. End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

OpenCodeM

This app provides a native mobile interface to manage and monitor your remote AI coding agent instances. Stay updated on task completion and session status from anywhere, without needing to keep a terminal open.

Highlights
  • Instance management for multiple connections
  • Built-in WebView terminal
  • Live Activity and Dynamic Island support
  • Background notifications for task completion
  • Real-time session status monitoring
  • iCloud sync for instances and credentials
  • Home screen widget for at-a-glance status
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OpenCodeM is a native companion app for OpenCode β€” the open-source, provider-agnostic AI coding agent. Connect to your remote OpenCode instances from anywhere, monitor session status in real time, and get notified when tasks complete, all without keeping a terminal window open. Whether you're away from your desk, checking in from your iPhone, or working across devices, OpenCodeM gives you a lightweight yet powerful window into your AI coding workflow. - Instance Management β€” Add, edit, and manage multiple OpenCode server connections with IP, port, SSL, and auth credentials. - Built-in WebView Terminal β€” Full WKWebView with HTTP Basic Auth support, just like using OpenCode in your browser. - Live Activity & Dynamic Island β€” See instance name, session title, and busy/unread status at a glance on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. - Background Notifications β€” Get local push notifications when a remote task finishes, so you never miss a completion. - Real-Time Session Monitoring β€” SSE-based live status updates showing whether an instance is busy or idle. - iCloud Sync β€” Optional sync of instances and credentials across all your Apple devices via CloudKit & iCloud Keychain. - Widget β€” Home Screen widget for at-a-glance status of your instances. - Privacy First β€” No analytics, no telemetry, no data leaves your devices without your consent. Fully offline-capable.

Screenshots

goPanel4 screens
OpenCodeM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: goPanel at Free against OpenCodeM's $0.99. OpenCodeM's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

goPanel is free to download; OpenCodeM costs $0.99 up front. goPanel sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. OpenCodeM asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

goPanel ships an update every 2 months, OpenCodeM weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 4 level
goPanel versus OpenCodeM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametergoPanelOpenCodeM
PriceFree β€” better$0.99
Positive reviewsβ€”0.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
Monetizationβ€”Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS26.017.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size18 MB6 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperSBM Development SRLCometDust Technology (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd

In-app purchases

8 purchases

goPanel

Subscriptions4
  • 3 Servers Plan monthly$4.991 Month
  • Unlimited Plan monthly$19.991 Month
  • 3 Servers Plan yearly$34.991 Year
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  • Unlimited Plan yearly$129.991 Year
One-time4
  • AI - 100 actions pack$4.99
  • AI - 250 actions pack$9.99
  • AI - 500 actions pack$16.99
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  • Lifetime$149.00
None

OpenCodeM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is goPanel free?
goPanel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OpenCodeM free?
OpenCodeM costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do goPanel or OpenCodeM have ads?
Neither goPanel nor OpenCodeM shows ads.
Which is updated more often, goPanel or OpenCodeM?
goPanel ships an update every 2 months, and OpenCodeM weekly. Most recently, goPanel was updated on October 9, 2026 and OpenCodeM on October 16, 2026.

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