Joomla
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Build any website, your way.

Joomla is one of the world's most popular tools for building websites. Whether you need a simple blog, a business site, an online store, or a full community portal, Joomla gives you everything you need to create it — with no coding required. Just pick a design, add your content, and publish.

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Why you'll love Joomla

What makes Joomla worth launching.

Drag-and-drop content

Write and edit pages with a friendly editor that works just like a word processor — no HTML or technical skills needed.

Built-in SEO tools

Automatically get clean, search-engine-friendly URLs and customize meta descriptions for every page to help people find you on Google.

Multi-language ready

Create a website in any language or build a multilingual site with over 70 language packs available out of the box.

Thousands of extensions

Add new features like online stores, contact forms, photo galleries, forums, and booking systems from a library of thousands of extensions.

User permissions & roles

Control exactly who can see, edit, and publish what — perfect for teams with different roles like authors, editors, and administrators.

Mobile-friendly by default

Every Joomla site looks great on phones, tablets, and desktops automatically, so your visitors get a perfect experience on any device.

Who is Joomla for?

If you fit one of these, Joomla is probably built for you.

Small businesses
Nonprofits & charities
Bloggers & writers
Government & public sector
Web designers & agencies

Real ways to use Joomla

Practical scenarios where Joomla makes a real difference.

Launch a business website

Create a professional online presence for your company with pages for services, about us, contact info, and a blog — all in one afternoon.

Build a community portal

Set up a membership site with forums, news feeds, and member-only content where your community can connect and share ideas.

Run an online magazine

Publish articles, organize them by topic, let readers leave comments, and grow an audience — just like a real publication, but simpler.

Create an intranet for your team

Set up a private internal site where your organization can share documents, post announcements, and manage workflows securely.

Details

A closer look at Joomla

Joomla is an award-winning content management system (CMS) that lets anyone build powerful websites and online applications. Used by millions of sites worldwide — from small businesses and nonprofits to government agencies and large corporations — Joomla is beloved for its flexibility and ease of use. You can create pages, write articles, add images, organize content into categories, and manage everything through a simple dashboard. With thousands of free templates and extensions available, you can build almost any kind of website imaginable without writing a single line of code. Best of all, Joomla is backed by a huge global community of users and developers who keep it secure, up to date, and constantly improving.

Why Joomla?

Joomla is one of the most trusted content management systems in the world, powering millions of websites across every industry imaginable. What makes it special is how much you get right out of the box — user management, SEO tools, multilingual support, and a flexible layout system are all built in. And if you need something extra, there's a vast library of extensions and templates from an active global community. Whether you're building your first website or your hundredth, Joomla gives you the freedom to create exactly what you want.

No per-seat pricing

Add your whole team for one flat fee.

Your data stays yours

Nothing passes through a third-party cloud.

Use your own domain

Run it on yourdomain.com with free SSL.

Browse. Deploy. Done.

No terminal. No config. No docs.

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Why people choose OpenZapps

One platform. Every app. No surprises.

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Your own private server — no shared hosting, no slowdowns.

Unlimited apps, one flat fee

Deploy Joomla and as many other apps as you want — no per-app charges, ever.

Your data, your rules

Full ownership. No third-party access. Export anytime.

No hidden fees

Unlimited apps, unlimited users, unlimited traffic. One bill.

Everything handled

SSL, backups, and updates run automatically behind the scenes.

No commitment

Cancel anytime. Take your data with you. No questions asked.

One price. Every app.

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The sweet spot for most people

$49/month
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8
Cores
24 GB
RAM
400 GB
Storage
One price. Everything included.

What others charge for just the empty server.

OpenZapps
$49
you
DigitalOcean
$144
66%
Vultr
$144
66%
Linode
$192
74%
AWS
$164
70%
Google Cloud
$231.17
79%

Server costs only. Prices checked June 2026.

Unlimited app installations
400+ apps included
AI tools included
Dedicated server
Custom domain + SSL
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All OpenZapps Plans

Starter — $19/month

4 vCPU cores, 8 GB RAM, 150 GB storage

A solid place to start

Starter — savings vs competitors ($19/mo at OpenZapps)
ProviderTheir priceYou save
DigitalOcean$48/mo$29 (60%)
Vultr$40/mo$21 (53%)
Linode$48/mo$29 (60%)
AWS Lightsail$84/mo$65 (77%)
Google Cloud E2$103.45/mo$84.45 (82%)

Growth — $49/month

8 vCPU cores, 24 GB RAM, 400 GB storage

The sweet spot for most people

Growth — savings vs competitors ($49/mo at OpenZapps)
ProviderTheir priceYou save
DigitalOcean$144/mo$95 (66%)
Vultr$144/mo$95 (66%)
Linode$192/mo$143 (74%)
AWS Lightsail$164/mo$115 (70%)
Google Cloud E2$231.17/mo$182.17 (79%)

Pro — $99/month

16 vCPU cores, 64 GB RAM, 600 GB storage

For power users

Pro — savings vs competitors ($99/mo at OpenZapps)
ProviderTheir priceYou save
DigitalOcean$384/mo$285 (74%)
Vultr$320/mo$221 (69%)
Linode$384/mo$285 (74%)
AWS Lightsail$384/mo$285 (74%)
Google Cloud E2$474.53/mo$375.53 (79%)

Prices checked June 2026. Excludes taxes, credits, backups, bandwidth.

Joomla FAQ

Everything you need to know about launching Joomla on OpenZapps.

Joomla is a tool that lets you build and manage a website without needing to know how to code. Think of it as the engine that powers your site — you just add your text, images, and pages through a simple control panel.

Not at all! Joomla is designed for everyday users. You write content in a familiar word-processor-style editor, and OpenZapps handles all the technical setup so your site is ready to go.

You pay OpenZapps a flat monthly fee to keep Joomla running on your private site. There are no surprise charges, and the Joomla software itself is completely free.

Yes. Your Joomla site runs in its own private environment through OpenZapps. You control who has access, and Joomla's built-in security features help keep your content safe.

Absolutely! Through OpenZapps, you can connect your own custom domain — like yourbusiness.com — so your site looks professional and is easy for people to find.

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Plans start at $29/month. Cancel anytime.