Cotonti
Web development framework combining a framework's flexibility with a CMS's fast deployment.
What is Cotonti?
Cotonti is an open source web development framework that also works as a content manager. It combines the flexibility of a web framework with the fast deployment and feature set of a content management system, community-driven and with its own template engine.
What is Cotonti for?
- A developer who wants a framework's flexibility with a CMS's speed.
- A project that needs integrated user and content management.
- A website that wants its own modular template engine.
Main benefits of Cotonti
Combines framework and CMS: flexibility and fast deployment.
Its own template engine.
Modular and extensible.
Integrated user and content management.
Who should use Cotonti?
Developers who want a framework's flexibility combined with a CMS's fast deployment.
Is Cotonti the right choice for you?
It's a great fit if…
- If you want a web framework's flexibility with a CMS's speed.
- If you need your own modular template engine.
- If you want integrated user and content management.
It might not be for you if…
- If you're looking for the largest extension ecosystem, where Joomla has more.
- If you prefer better-known frameworks like Laravel or Symfony.
How to install Cotonti 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 Cotonti
Installs via Softaculous from the hosting panel, choosing the domain and admin details.
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 Cotonti 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 Cotonti.
Install Cotonti today
Choose the professional hosting plan that best fits your Cotonti 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 Cotonti
Is Cotonti a framework or a CMS?
It's both: it combines a web framework's flexibility with a CMS's fast deployment.
Does Cotonti have its own template engine?
Yes, it includes its own template engine instead of relying on Smarty or Twig.
Launch your project with Cotonti today
Professional hosting with Softaculous, real technical support and a 60-day money-back guarantee.