Fast, One-ClickMahara Hosting
Open-source ePortfolio system for learners to collect and share evidence of learning. Install Mahara in one click with the Softaculous installer on cPanel NVMe hosting: LiteSpeed, free SSL, daily backups and 24×7 support. From ₹129.00/mo billed triennially.
cPanel NVMe Hosting Plans for Mahara
Pick a server region and a plan, then install Mahara from Softaculous in one click. Prices are live from our billing system.
Starter
First site, blogs, portfolios
₹4,644.00 billed today for 3 years
Renews at ₹4,644.00 every 3 years
- 10 GB NVMe Storage (RAID1)
- 1 Website
- 1 GB RAM · 1 core
- Unlimited bandwidth, email & MySQL
- Free Let's Encrypt SSL & free migration
- LiteSpeed Enterprise + LSCache
- Imunify360 · KernelCare · CageFS
- Daily JetBackup backups
- cPanel · Softaculous (400+ apps)
- 24×7 support · 99.99% uptime
Smart
Small business, a few projects
₹9,360.00 billed today for 3 years
Renews at ₹9,360.00 every 3 years
- 30 GB NVMe Storage (RAID1)
- 5 Websites
- 2 GB RAM · 2 cores
- Unlimited bandwidth, email & MySQL
- Free Let's Encrypt SSL & free migration
- LiteSpeed Enterprise + LSCache
- Imunify360 · KernelCare · CageFS
- Daily JetBackup backups
- cPanel · Softaculous (400+ apps)
- 24×7 support · 99.99% uptime
Business
Agencies and growing stores
₹18,756.00 billed today for 3 years
Renews at ₹18,756.00 every 3 years
- 75 GB NVMe Storage (RAID1)
- 25 Websites
- 3 GB RAM · 3 cores
- Unlimited bandwidth, email & MySQL
- Free Let's Encrypt SSL & free migration
- LiteSpeed Enterprise + LSCache
- Imunify360 · KernelCare · CageFS
- Daily JetBackup backups
- cPanel · Softaculous (400+ apps)
- 24×7 support · 99.99% uptime
Enterprise
High-traffic, large portfolios
₹32,868.00 billed today for 3 years
Renews at ₹32,868.00 every 3 years
- 150 GB NVMe Storage (RAID1)
- Unlimited Websites
- 6 GB RAM · 4 cores
- Unlimited bandwidth, email & MySQL
- Free Let's Encrypt SSL & free migration
- LiteSpeed Enterprise + LSCache
- Imunify360 · KernelCare · CageFS
- Daily JetBackup backups
- cPanel · Softaculous (400+ apps)
- 24×7 support · 99.99% uptime
Every plan runs on enterprise NVMe storage in RAID1 with per-account CloudLinux limits. Prices are pre-GST with no setup fee; the same plans and prices apply in India, France, Poland, Canada and Singapore. 30-day money-back guarantee.
What is Mahara?
Mahara is an open-source ePortfolio platform developed and maintained by Catalyst. Learners build portfolios from uploaded evidence, journals and reflections, and share them with chosen people or groups. It is used in education and professional development. The freely downloadable code is no longer updated, with current releases offered through subscription.
Project status: The public Mahara code repositories on GitHub (archived 17 November 2023) and GitLab are read-only, and the GitHub README says the repository has not been updated since April 2023 and that current code is available through a subscription. Softaculous lists version 22.10.0 (November 2022). The project itself, run by Catalyst, is still active on mahara.org. We list it because it is still available in the Softaculous installer; consider an actively maintained alternative for new projects.
Licence: GPL-3.0-or-later · Built with: PHP + PostgreSQL/MySQL · Official site: mahara.org
Common uses
- Student ePortfolios for a school or college
- Professional development records for staff
- Work-integrated learning and placements evidence
- Employability showcase portfolios
Mahara requirements
- PHP: PHP 7.2 to 7.4 (limited PHP 8.1 support) per the public repository README
- Database: PostgreSQL 9.4+, MySQL 5.7+ or MariaDB 10.1+
- Apache 2+ or Nginx
- A data directory outside the web root
Mahara is a larger PHP application using PostgreSQL or MySQL/MariaDB, and its public code targets PHP 7.2 to 7.4. Because that public code is archived, verify PHP compatibility before use.
Why host Mahara with Hostripples
- One-click Mahara install from Softaculous inside cPanel, with no manual upload or database setup
- All-NVMe storage and LiteSpeed Enterprise with LSCache for quick page loads
- Selectable PHP versions per site and CloudLinux account isolation with CageFS
- Free SSL, daily JetBackup backups and Imunify360 malware protection
- Free migration of an existing Mahara site, and 24×7 support in English, Hindi and Marathi
Mahara features
What Mahara offers
Portfolio creation
Users upload evidence, embed content and add reflective writing to build portfolios.
Flexible sharing
Access can be set for individuals, groups or the public, including time limits.
Groups and forums
Groups, comments and forums support collaboration and feedback.
File repository
A folder-based file area with quota management is included.
Blogs and resume
Journals and a resume builder are part of the portfolio tools.
Install Mahara in four steps
No manual upload or database setup: Softaculous does it from your cPanel.
Plan
Choose a cPanel NVMe plan and server region
cPanel
Log in to cPanel and open Softaculous Apps Installer
Install
Search for Mahara, click Install and fill in the form
Launch
Open your new Mahara site and start building
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Which plan is right for me?
Pick the line that fits what you need. These are the same plans and live prices as the cards above.
First site, blogs, portfolios
Starter
10 GB NVMe Storage (RAID1) · 1 Website · 1 GB RAM · 1 core
Choose Starter₹129/mo
₹4,644.00 billed today for 3 years
Small business, a few projects
Smart
30 GB NVMe Storage (RAID1) · 5 Websites · 2 GB RAM · 2 cores
Choose Smart₹260/mo
₹9,360.00 billed today for 3 years
Agencies and growing stores
Business
75 GB NVMe Storage (RAID1) · 25 Websites · 3 GB RAM · 3 cores
Choose Business₹521/mo
₹18,756.00 billed today for 3 years
High-traffic, large portfolios
Enterprise
150 GB NVMe Storage (RAID1) · Unlimited Websites · 6 GB RAM · 4 cores
Choose Enterprise₹913/mo
₹32,868.00 billed today for 3 years
Prices for India. Other billing terms and server locations are on the plan cards.
Mahara Hosting: Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know
Still have questions?
Our support team is live 24/7 in English, Hindi & Marathi.
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