Social Networking

Hubzilla

A decentralized, federated social network, compatible with Diaspora and Friendica, with WebDAV cloud storage.

What is Hubzilla?

Hubzilla is a decentralized platform for building interconnected websites with built-in identity, communications and permission control. It works as a social network with cloud storage, federated with other platforms like Diaspora or Friendica.

Needs a database? Yes
Install size 136.18 MB
Requirements According to Softaculous, it takes about 136.18 MB. Requires a database.
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What is Hubzilla for?

  • A federated social network that communicates with Diaspora or Friendica users.
  • A personal space with cloud storage accessible via WebDAV.
  • A project that needs to build its own web pages using the Comanche language.

Main benefits of Hubzilla

Federation compatible with Diaspora, Friendica and similar platforms.

Cloud storage accessible via WebDAV, in addition to social networking.

A built-in website builder using the Comanche language.

Event and calendar management with import and export.

Is Hubzilla the right choice for you?

It's a great fit if…

  • You value decentralization and want to federate with networks like Diaspora or Friendica.
  • You need cloud storage accessible via WebDAV, not just social networking.
  • You want to build your own web pages within the same platform.

It might not be for you if…

  • You're after a traditional, centralized social network that's simpler to understand (consider Elgg or Oxwall).
  • You don't need federation with other platforms.

How to install Hubzilla on your hosting

01

Open your hosting panel

Log into your miHosting professional hosting panel and open Softaculous, the application installer included with every plan.

02

Find Hubzilla

One-click install via Softaculous from the hosting panel.

03

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 Hubzilla 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 Hubzilla.

Install Hubzilla today

Choose the professional hosting plan that best fits your Hubzilla project, or try it risk-free with the free plan.

Plus

85 $/yr

— 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

99 $/yr

— 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.

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* 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.

Free hosting for 6 months

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
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Frequently asked questions about Hubzilla

What does it mean that Hubzilla is 'federated'?

It means Hubzilla users can communicate with users on other compatible platforms, like Diaspora or Friendica, without everyone being on the same server.

Does Hubzilla include cloud storage?

Yes, in addition to social networking, it offers storage accessible via WebDAV, similar to a file cloud service.

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