Open Source Social Network
An open-source social network with activity feed, video conferencing and built-in collaboration tools.
What is Open Source Social Network?
Open Source Social Network (OSSN) is a PHP social networking platform that helps members build relationships with people who share similar professional or personal interests.
What is Open Source Social Network for?
- An interest-based community with real-time notifications and instant chat.
- A social network with built-in blogs, forums and wikis on one site.
- A project that needs video conferencing and file exchange between members.
Main benefits of Open Source Social Network
Real-time notifications, activity feed and instant chat.
Photo and video sharing, with built-in blogs, forums and wikis.
Groups, events and friend management.
Collaboration tools, file exchange and video conferencing.
Who should use Open Source Social Network?
Interest-based communities wanting a complete social network with collaboration tools, similar in spirit to Oxwall.
Is Open Source Social Network the right choice for you?
It's a great fit if…
- You want an interest-based social network with activity feed and real-time chat.
- You need built-in video conferencing and file exchange.
- You're after a lighter install than Oxwall with similar features.
It might not be for you if…
- You need an enterprise focus with organization management (consider UNA).
- You're after federation with other social networks (consider Hubzilla or GNU social).
How to install Open Source Social Network 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 Open Source Social Network
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.
Why install Open Source Social Network 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 Open Source Social Network.
Install Open Source Social Network today
Choose the professional hosting plan that best fits your Open Source Social Network 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 Open Source Social Network
How does OSSN differ from Oxwall?
Both offer very similar features (chat, feed, blogs, forums); OSSN has a somewhat lighter install according to Softaculous, while Oxwall has been on the market longer.
Does OSSN include video conferencing?
Yes, it includes collaboration tools with built-in file exchange and video conferencing.
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