Zikula
PHP web toolkit for building impressive websites and powerful online applications: easy to use, secure and flexible.
What is Zikula?
Zikula is a PHP web application toolkit that lets you run impressive websites and build powerful online applications. It emphasises ease of use, security, performance and flexibility, working as both a CMS and a web development platform.
What is Zikula for?
- A developer who wants a PHP toolkit to build websites and online applications.
- A portal that needs solid security and good performance.
- A project that wants both CMS features and application development capabilities.
Main benefits of Zikula
Flexible toolkit: works as both a CMS and a development platform.
Strong emphasis on security and performance.
Easy to use for end users and flexible for developers.
Open source.
Who should use Zikula?
Developers and teams who want a flexible PHP toolkit for websites and applications.
Is Zikula the right choice for you?
It's a great fit if…
- If you want a PHP toolkit that works as both a CMS and a development platform.
- If security and performance are a priority.
- If your project needs both content management and application capabilities.
It might not be for you if…
- If you're looking for a lightweight CMS, since Zikula takes up nearly 166 MB.
- If you want the largest theme ecosystem, where Joomla has more options.
How to install Zikula 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 Zikula
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 Zikula 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 Zikula.
Install Zikula today
Choose the professional hosting plan that best fits your Zikula 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 Zikula
Is Zikula just a CMS or also a development framework?
It's both: it works as a CMS for websites and as a platform for developing online applications.
Does Zikula require a database?
Yes, it requires a database to work.
Launch your project with Zikula today
Professional hosting with Softaculous, real technical support and a 60-day money-back guarantee.