Saurus
Free open source CMS with templates for blogs, forums and galleries, in-place editing and multi-site support.
What is Saurus?
Saurus is free, open source software for building and managing websites. It includes built-in content templates for common features like blogs, forums and image galleries, with the ability to develop custom applications through its API, on-site content editing and multi-site capabilities.
What is Saurus for?
- A website that needs ready-made templates for a blog, forums and galleries.
- A developer who wants to build custom applications with Saurus's API.
- A project that manages multiple sites from a single install.
Main benefits of Saurus
Built-in templates for blogs, forums and galleries.
API for developing custom applications.
On-site content editing.
Multi-site capabilities.
Who should use Saurus?
Websites that want ready-made templates for a blog, forums and galleries with multi-site capabilities.
Is Saurus the right choice for you?
It's a great fit if…
- If you need ready-made templates for a blog, forums and galleries.
- If you want to develop custom applications with an API.
- If you manage several sites from one install.
It might not be for you if…
- If you're looking for recent active development, since Saurus hasn't had significant updates in a while.
- If you're looking for the largest extension ecosystem, where Joomla has more.
How to install Saurus 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 Saurus
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 Saurus 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 Saurus.
Install Saurus today
Choose the professional hosting plan that best fits your Saurus 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 Saurus
Does Saurus include blog and forum templates?
Yes, it includes built-in content templates for common features like blogs, forums and image galleries.
Does Saurus have an API for developers?
Yes, it lets you develop custom applications through its API.
Launch your project with Saurus today
Professional hosting with Softaculous, real technical support and a 60-day money-back guarantee.