PivotX
Free software for maintaining dynamic sites like weblogs and online journals, supporting flat files or MySQL.
About PivotX
What is PivotX?
PivotX is free software designed, in its own words, 'to help you maintain dynamic sites such as weblogs, online journals and other frequently updated websites'. It can work with either flat files or a MySQL database, depending on the user's preference.
Use cases
What is PivotX for?
- An online journal or weblog updated frequently.
- A project with several blogs and authors that needs comment moderation.
- A site where flexibility between flat files and MySQL is preferred.
Benefits
Main benefits of PivotX
Lets you choose between flat files or a MySQL database depending on the project.
Built-in spam protection and comment moderation.
Built-in photo gallery and file manager.
Is it for you?
Who should use PivotX?
Users who want storage flexibility (files or MySQL) without switching blogging platforms.
Installation
How to install PivotX on your hosting
Open your hosting panel
Log into your miHosting professional hosting panel and open Softaculous, the application installer included with every plan.
Find PivotX
One-click install via Softaculous from the hosting panel.
Configure and go live
Choose the domain, language and admin details. Softaculous creates the database automatically and your install is ready in minutes.
Recommended hosting
Why install PivotX on miHosting
miHosting's professional shared hosting includes Softaculous, PHP and databases already configured, NVMe storage with no artificial limits, free SSL and real technical support if you need help during installation or maintenance of PivotX.
Choose your plan
Install PivotX today
Choose the professional hosting plan that best fits your PivotX project, or try it risk-free with the free plan.
Emprendedor
50% OFF118 $/yr 59 $/yr — free domain included
- ✓3 websites
- ✓1 free domain for the first year
- ✓Unlimited NVMe SSD storage
- ✓Softaculous — 400+ one-click apps
- ✓Free, automatic SSL (Let's Encrypt)
- ✓Free migration included
- ✓Real 24/7 technical support
Plus
50% OFF170 $/yr 85 $/yr — free domain included
- ✓15 websites
- ✓1 free domain for the first year
- ✓Unlimited NVMe SSD storage
- ✓Softaculous — 400+ one-click apps
- ✓Free, automatic SSL (Let's Encrypt)
- ✓Free migration included
- ✓Real 24/7 technical support
Webmaster
50% OFF198 $/yr 99 $/yr — free domain included
- ✓100 websites
- ✓1 free domain for the first year
- ✓Unlimited NVMe SSD storage
- ✓Softaculous — 400+ one-click apps
- ✓Free, automatic SSL (Let's Encrypt)
- ✓Free migration included
- ✓Real 24/7 technical support
Not sure which to choose?
For 1–3 of your own websites, the Emprendedor plan is more than enough. To manage client sites or multiple projects, the Webmaster plan is the go-to choice for agencies and freelancers.
Talk to a technician on WhatsApp →Not ready to commit yet?
Try it with the same NVMe infrastructure as the paid plans, no credit card and no fine print. When you're ready, upgrade to a professional plan with a 50% discount.
- ✓ No credit card required
- ✓ Softaculous included
- ✓ Upgrade whenever you want
Frequently asked questions about PivotX
Does PivotX require a MySQL database?
No, PivotX lets you choose between storing content in flat files or in a MySQL database, depending on the project's needs.
Does PivotX support several authors on the same blog?
Yes, it supports multiple blogs and authors, with comment moderation and built-in spam protection.
Launch your project with PivotX today
Professional hosting with Softaculous, real technical support and a 60-day money-back guarantee.