Dolphin
Comprehensive community software with video chat, forums, groups, events and video messaging.
What is Dolphin?
Dolphin is open-source community software built for creating social networks, dating sites and web communities, combining social network features with content management capabilities. It lets you build community sites with video chat, forums, groups, events and video messaging.
What is Dolphin for?
- A community with built-in video chat and a video recorder.
- A social network with forums, groups and events on the same platform.
- A project that needs an iPhone app in addition to the web version.
Main benefits of Dolphin
Built-in video chat and video recorder.
Forums, groups and events on the same platform.
A video and shared photo manager, with blogs and polls.
An iPhone app and customizable design templates.
Who should use Dolphin?
Community or dating projects that want built-in video chat and video messaging, not just text and images.
Is Dolphin the right choice for you?
It's a great fit if…
- You want built-in video chat and video messaging for your community.
- You need forums, groups and events on the same platform.
- You're interested in offering an iPhone app in addition to the web.
It might not be for you if…
- You're after a very actively and recently developed project — check activity before adopting it long-term.
- You'd prefer a lighter install (Jcow or OSSN take up less space).
How to install Dolphin 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 Dolphin
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.
Why install Dolphin 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 Dolphin.
Install Dolphin today
Choose the professional hosting plan that best fits your Dolphin project, or try it risk-free with the free plan.
Emprendedor
— free domain included*
- ✓3 websites
- ✓1 free domain* the first year (annual billing)
- ✓Unlimited NVMe SSD storage
- ✓Softaculous — 400+ one-click apps
- —Node.js, Python and Ruby are not available with Emprendedor.
- ✓Free, automatic SSL (Let's Encrypt)
- ✓Free migration included
- ✓Real 24/7 technical support
Plus
— free domain included*
- ✓15 websites
- ✓1 free domain* the first year (annual billing)
- ✓Unlimited NVMe SSD storage
- ✓Softaculous — 400+ one-click apps
- ✓Node.js, Python and Ruby access
- ✓Free, automatic SSL (Let's Encrypt)
- ✓Free migration included
- ✓Real 24/7 technical support
Webmaster
— free domain included*
- ✓100 websites
- ✓1 free domain* the first year (annual billing)
- ✓Unlimited NVMe SSD storage
- ✓Softaculous — 400+ one-click apps
- ✓Node.js, Python and Ruby access
- ✓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.
Node.js, Python and Ruby are included with Plus and Webmaster; they are not available with Emprendedor.
* The first-year free domain is included with the annual price. From the second year onward, it renews at the standard price. Prices in USD. VAT excluded.
Not ready to commit yet?
Try it with the same NVMe infrastructure as the paid plans for 6 months, without a credit card. Your domain is purchased separately and free hosting does not include direct support. Upgrade within those 6 months for a 50% discount.
- ✓ No credit card required
- ✓ Softaculous included
- ✓ Upgrade whenever you want
Frequently asked questions about Dolphin
Does Dolphin include built-in video chat?
Yes, one of its main features is video chat with a video recorder, plus video messaging between users.
Does Dolphin have a mobile app?
Yes, according to Softaculous it includes an iPhone app, in addition to the community's web version.
Launch your project with Dolphin today
Professional hosting with Softaculous, real technical support and a 60-day money-back guarantee.