Flatboard
A database-free flat-file forum, with JSON storage and writing in Markdown or BBcode.
About Flatboard
What is Flatboard?
Flatboard is a flat-file forum designed to be simple, lightweight, modern and fast, using JSON for storage and letting you write in Markdown or BBcode, merging blog and forum features.
Use cases
What is Flatboard for?
- A small forum that wants to avoid database management entirely.
- A project that needs to be completely portable, with no external dependencies.
- A community that prefers writing in Markdown instead of a visual editor.
Benefits
Main benefits of Flatboard
No database required: storage in JSON files.
Completely portable, with no external dependencies.
Real-time editing and customizable extensions.
An innovative concept that combines blog and forum with dynamic comments.
Is it for you?
Who should use Flatboard?
Small projects that want maximum portability and simplicity, avoiding a database entirely.
Is Flatboard right for you?
Is Flatboard the right choice for you?
It's a great fit if…
- You want to avoid database management entirely.
- You need the forum to be completely portable between servers.
- You prefer writing in Markdown instead of using a visual editor.
It might not be for you if…
- You need a traditional forum with all advanced moderation features (consider phpBB or SMF).
- You manage a very large community with a high volume of posts.
Installation
How to install Flatboard 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 Flatboard
One-click install via Softaculous from the hosting panel.
Configure and go live
Choose the domain, language and admin details. Softaculous creates the database automatically and your install is ready in minutes.
Recommended hosting
Why install Flatboard 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 Flatboard.
Choose your plan
Install Flatboard today
Choose the professional hosting plan that best fits your Flatboard project, or try it risk-free with the free plan.
Emprendedor
50% OFF118 $/yr 59 $/yr — free domain included
- ✓3 websites
- ✓1 free domain for the first year
- ✓Unlimited NVMe SSD storage
- ✓Softaculous — 400+ one-click apps
- ✓Free, automatic SSL (Let's Encrypt)
- ✓Free migration included
- ✓Real 24/7 technical support
Plus
50% OFF170 $/yr 85 $/yr — free domain included
- ✓15 websites
- ✓1 free domain for the first year
- ✓Unlimited NVMe SSD storage
- ✓Softaculous — 400+ one-click apps
- ✓Free, automatic SSL (Let's Encrypt)
- ✓Free migration included
- ✓Real 24/7 technical support
Webmaster
50% OFF198 $/yr 99 $/yr — free domain included
- ✓100 websites
- ✓1 free domain for the first year
- ✓Unlimited NVMe SSD storage
- ✓Softaculous — 400+ one-click apps
- ✓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.
Talk to a technician on WhatsApp →Not ready to commit yet?
Try it with the same NVMe infrastructure as the paid plans, no credit card and no fine print. When you're ready, upgrade to a professional plan with a 50% discount.
- ✓ No credit card required
- ✓ Softaculous included
- ✓ Upgrade whenever you want
Frequently asked questions about Flatboard
Does Flatboard need a database?
No, it stores all information in JSON files, making it completely portable with no external dependencies.
Can I write posts in Markdown in Flatboard?
Yes, Flatboard lets you write in both Markdown and BBcode, depending on user preference.
Launch your project with Flatboard today
Professional hosting with Softaculous, real technical support and a 60-day money-back guarantee.