Hubzilla
A decentralized, federated social network, compatible with Diaspora and Friendica, with WebDAV cloud storage.
About Hubzilla
What is Hubzilla?
Hubzilla is a decentralized platform for building interconnected websites with built-in identity, communications and permission control. It works as a social network with cloud storage, federated with other platforms like Diaspora or Friendica.
Use cases
What is Hubzilla for?
- A federated social network that communicates with Diaspora or Friendica users.
- A personal space with cloud storage accessible via WebDAV.
- A project that needs to build its own web pages using the Comanche language.
Benefits
Main benefits of Hubzilla
Federation compatible with Diaspora, Friendica and similar platforms.
Cloud storage accessible via WebDAV, in addition to social networking.
A built-in website builder using the Comanche language.
Event and calendar management with import and export.
Is it for you?
Who should use Hubzilla?
Users and communities that value decentralization and want to federate with other open social networks like Diaspora or Friendica.
Is Hubzilla right for you?
Is Hubzilla the right choice for you?
It's a great fit if…
- You value decentralization and want to federate with networks like Diaspora or Friendica.
- You need cloud storage accessible via WebDAV, not just social networking.
- You want to build your own web pages within the same platform.
It might not be for you if…
- You're after a traditional, centralized social network that's simpler to understand (consider Elgg or Oxwall).
- You don't need federation with other platforms.
Installation
How to install Hubzilla 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 Hubzilla
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 Hubzilla 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 Hubzilla.
Choose your plan
Install Hubzilla today
Choose the professional hosting plan that best fits your Hubzilla 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 Hubzilla
What does it mean that Hubzilla is 'federated'?
It means Hubzilla users can communicate with users on other compatible platforms, like Diaspora or Friendica, without everyone being on the same server.
Does Hubzilla include cloud storage?
Yes, in addition to social networking, it offers storage accessible via WebDAV, similar to a file cloud service.
Launch your project with Hubzilla today
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