Monstra
Fast, small PHP CMS for small businesses with a developer API and user roles.
What is Monstra?
Monstra is a fast, small CMS written in PHP designed specifically to manage small business websites. It offers developer APIs and multi-user capabilities with customisable access levels for admins, editors and regular users.
What is Monstra for?
- A small business that wants a simple CMS to manage.
- A developer who wants APIs to extend the CMS.
- A website with several editors and different access levels.
Main benefits of Monstra
Fast, small CMS with no overhead.
Developer APIs to extend functionality.
Multi-user with customisable access levels.
Lightweight install of just 4.45 MB.
Who should use Monstra?
Small businesses that want a fast, lightweight CMS with user role management.
Is Monstra the right choice for you?
It's a great fit if…
- If you want a fast, lightweight CMS for small businesses.
- If you need APIs to extend the CMS.
- If you have several editors with different access levels.
It might not be for you if…
- If you need a CMS with lots of built-in features, where Composr or e107 offer more.
- If you're looking for the largest theme and plugin ecosystem.
How to install Monstra 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 Monstra
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 Monstra 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 Monstra.
Install Monstra today
Choose the professional hosting plan that best fits your Monstra 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 Monstra
Does Monstra have developer APIs?
Yes, it includes APIs that let developers extend the CMS's functionality.
Does Monstra support multiple users with roles?
Yes, it supports multiple users with customisable access levels: admins, editors and users.
Launch your project with Monstra today
Professional hosting with Softaculous, real technical support and a 60-day money-back guarantee.