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Free PHP social networking software for communities. Install Open Source Social Network 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.

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cPanel NVMe Hosting Plans for Open Source Social Network

Pick a server region and a plan, then install Open Source Social Network from Softaculous in one click. Prices are live from our billing system.

LocationServer location

Starter

First site, blogs, portfolios

₹129/mo

₹4,644.00 billed today for 3 years

Renews at ₹4,644.00 every 3 years

Choose Plan
  • 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

₹260/mo

₹9,360.00 billed today for 3 years

Renews at ₹9,360.00 every 3 years

Choose Plan
  • 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

Our pick
₹521/mo

₹18,756.00 billed today for 3 years

Renews at ₹18,756.00 every 3 years

Choose Plan
  • 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

₹913/mo

₹32,868.00 billed today for 3 years

Renews at ₹32,868.00 every 3 years

Choose Plan
  • 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
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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 Open Source Social Network?

Open Source Social Network, commonly called OSSN, is a free PHP social network script for building social sites, online communities and membership platforms. The project is maintained by the OSSN team and community, with support available through OpenTeknik. It offers profiles, groups, messaging and photo albums, and is extended through components and themes.

How to install Open Source Social Network on Hostripples: choose a plan, open Softaculous, Open Source Social Network is live

Licence: Open Source Social Network License 4.0 / Cryptographic Autonomy License 1.0 (per GitHub README) · Built with: PHP + MySQL · Official site: www.opensource-socialnetwork.org

Common uses

  • Community or alumni social network
  • Private collaboration space for a group
  • Membership platform for a club or organisation
  • Self-hosted alternative to large social networks

Open Source Social Network requirements

  • Database: MySQL

The README notes a PHP and MySQL setup with a web server that has write permission on directories, and a browser installer. Specific PHP versions were not stated on the pages reviewed, so verify before installing.

Why host Open Source Social Network with Hostripples

  • One-click Open Source Social Network 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 Open Source Social Network site, and 24×7 support in English, Hindi and Marathi

Open Source Social Network features

What Open Source Social Network offers

Profiles and timelines

Members get profiles and activity timelines with wall posts.

Groups and messaging

Includes groups, messaging and real-time notifications.

Photo albums

Photo albums support comments.

REST APIs

APIs are provided for integration with other systems.

Multi-language, responsive

Supports multiple languages and a mobile-responsive design.

Fast & Effortless Onboarding

Install Open Source Social Network in four steps

No manual upload or database setup: Softaculous does it from your cPanel.

Plan
Step 01

Plan

Choose a cPanel NVMe plan and server region

cPanel
Step 02

cPanel

Log in to cPanel and open Softaculous Apps Installer

Install
Step 03

Install

Search for Open Source Social Network, click Install and fill in the form

Launch
Step 04

Launch

Open your new Open Source Social Network 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

    ₹129/mo

    ₹4,644.00 billed today for 3 years

    Choose Starter
  • Small business, a few projects

    Smart

    30 GB NVMe Storage (RAID1) · 5 Websites · 2 GB RAM · 2 cores

    ₹260/mo

    ₹9,360.00 billed today for 3 years

    Choose Smart
  • Agencies and growing stores

    Business

    75 GB NVMe Storage (RAID1) · 25 Websites · 3 GB RAM · 3 cores

    ₹521/mo

    ₹18,756.00 billed today for 3 years

    Choose Business
  • High-traffic, large portfolios

    Enterprise

    150 GB NVMe Storage (RAID1) · Unlimited Websites · 6 GB RAM · 4 cores

    ₹913/mo

    ₹32,868.00 billed today for 3 years

    Choose Enterprise

Prices for India. Other billing terms and server locations are on the plan cards.

Got Questions?

Open Source Social Network Hosting: Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know

The README says it needs a web server with write permission on directories, PHP and a MySQL database. It points to an installation wiki for detailed prerequisites, so exact PHP versions should be checked there.
It is described as lightweight and needs standard PHP with MySQL, which shared hosting provides. The exact PHP versions are not listed in the pages reviewed, and a busy community will need more resources.
From cPanel, open the Softaculous one-click installer, select Open Source Social Network, enter the domain, directory and admin details, and install. It usually takes a few clicks with no manual upload.
Yes. OSSN is extended with components and themes, and its site also offers developer documentation and API access. Some advanced capabilities are offered separately by the project as a premium edition.
Yes. Every Hostripples cPanel NVMe plan includes the full Softaculous library, so on one account you can run Open Source Social Network alongside other apps in its category (Social Networking), such as pH7Builder and Dolphin, plus hundreds of other applications, subject to your plan's resources. You can add each app on its own domain or subdomain and upgrade to a larger plan at any time.
Open Source Social Network is documented as a light application, so the Starter plan is a sensible start for one site; upgrade any time if traffic grows.
Yes. We migrate your site for free with all hosting plans.

Still have questions?

Our support team is live 24/7 in English, Hindi & Marathi.

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