This comparison, between SimpleScripts and Fantastico will tell you the importance of these two popular script installer such as Blogs,CMS,Forums etc.
Fantastico is one of the most popular Open Source PHP software installer application which is integrated with cPanel the most popular and most successful Web Hosting control panel. Fantastico allows you to install a lot of free Open Source scripts with a few clicks and I think script installation is fastest using Fantastico. CMS like WordPress and Joomla are quite easy using Fantastico.
SimpleScripts is another and much advanced script installer with better security features and functionality. However it is not so fast as Fantastico but it works much better. It allow you to setup all options manually or automatically and it is totally your choice. You can create a database automatically or define a database manually. You can create username and password manually or create it automatically with SimpleScript. With the help of SimpleScripts you can install much more php apps in comparison with Fantastico.
SimpleScripts is a free utility with which you can install php softwares to any supported external web host. Just create a free account on SimpleScripts.com and fill out the FTP and cPanel login information to install scripts such as Joomla,WordPress etc.
| Fantastico | SimpleScripts | |
| Total Scripts to Install | Over 50 | Over 90 |
| WordPress /Joomla | Yes | Yes |
| iPayment Credit Card Shopping Cart | No | Yes |
| Form Builder | No | Yes |
| Integrated Site Builder | No | Yes |
| Support for Scripts Older Version | No | Yes |
| Direct Upgrade Latest Script Versions | Yes | Yes |
| Quick Installation | It takes up to 5 seconds in installation | It may take up to one minute |
| Import option to existing installation | No | Yes |
| Support External Web Host without cPanel | No | Yes, You can install scripts to any supported web host by using SimpleScripts. Simply, if you are not satisfied with script installer of web host you can use SimpleScripts to install applications. |