Application Finder

Find the right hosting before you install

Type an application name, framework, runtime, or use case. Start ordinary PHP and static sites on Web Hosting. Use Application Hosting when the app needs isolation, SSH, cron, or more predictable resources. Managed VPS Hosting is the Enhance route for eligible web workloads that need their own allocated server. Raw VPS is for root access, custom ports, persistent services, and non-PHP runtimes.

72 curated applications
21 software categories
4 hosting routes
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CMS

WordPress

Hosting fit Excellent fit for Web Hosting or Application Hosting

Typical requirements

  • PHP 8.x
  • MySQL or MariaDB
  • HTTPS
  • Writable uploads directory

Enhance can install WordPress directly. Shared Web Hosting is the right starting point for ordinary sites and blogs. Use Application Hosting when you want isolated resources, staging, heavier plugins, or WooCommerce.

One-click install available through Enhance.

E-commerce

WooCommerce

Hosting fit Good fit for Web Hosting or Application Hosting

Typical requirements

  • PHP 8.x
  • MySQL or MariaDB
  • HTTPS
  • Cron/WP-Cron handling
  • Enough memory for checkout and plugins

Enhance can install WooCommerce through WordPress. Small shops can start on shared Web Hosting. Checkout, carts, payment callbacks, and admin jobs make busy stores better suited to Application Hosting.

We can host it, but payment gateway and plugin support stays with the plugin vendor.

CMS

Joomla

Hosting fit Good fit for Web Hosting or Application Hosting

Typical requirements

  • PHP 8.x
  • MySQL or MariaDB
  • HTTPS
  • Common PHP extensions such as mbstring, json, xml, and zip

Enhance can install Joomla directly. It is a conventional PHP CMS that suits shared Web Hosting well. Larger extension-heavy Joomla sites benefit from the extra isolation of Application Hosting.

Installer available from Enhance.

CMS

Drupal

Hosting fit Good fit for Web Hosting or Application Hosting

Typical requirements

  • PHP 8.x
  • MySQL, MariaDB, or PostgreSQL
  • Composer
  • Cron
  • Higher memory limit for admin tasks

Drupal can run on PHP hosting when the required PHP version and extensions are available. Use Application Hosting for Composer workflows, heavier cron, and more careful cache configuration.

Choose VPS only where the project needs custom server packages, search services, or OS-level tuning.

CMS

Grav

Hosting fit Good fit for Web Hosting or Application Hosting

Typical requirements

  • PHP 8.x
  • No database required
  • Writable cache and user folders
  • Optional CLI access

A lightweight flat-file CMS. It is usually simple to host because it does not need MySQL.

Best for brochure sites, documentation, and smaller content projects.

Framework

Laravel

Hosting fit Good fit for Application Hosting, with VPS for advanced workers

Typical requirements

  • PHP 8.x
  • Composer
  • MySQL or MariaDB
  • Cron scheduler
  • Writable storage and cache directories

Laravel needs the public directory as the web root and usually benefits from SSH, Composer, environment variables, and scheduled tasks.

For long-running queue workers, Redis, Horizon, or custom daemons, choose a VPS.

Framework

Symfony

Hosting fit Good fit for Application Hosting, with VPS for advanced workers

Typical requirements

  • PHP 8.x
  • Composer
  • MySQL, MariaDB, or PostgreSQL
  • Writable var directory
  • Cron if scheduled commands are used

Symfony is a good fit when deployed as a normal PHP web application. Check whether the project also needs Messenger workers or custom services.

SSH and Composer access are important for clean deployments.

Framework

CodeIgniter

Hosting fit Good fit for Web Hosting or Application Hosting

Typical requirements

  • PHP 8.x
  • MySQL or MariaDB if the app uses a database
  • Writable writable directory
  • Correct public web root

CodeIgniter applications are usually straightforward to host when the public folder and environment file are configured correctly.

Suitable for PHP hosting unless the app needs custom background services.

Framework

CakePHP

Hosting fit Good fit for Web Hosting or Application Hosting

Typical requirements

  • PHP 8.x
  • Composer
  • MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, or SQLite
  • Writable logs and tmp directories

CakePHP is a conventional PHP framework and normally works well when the right PHP extensions and web root are set. Application Hosting is useful when Composer and deployment workflow matter.

Use Application Hosting if SSH and Composer access are part of the normal deployment process.

Billing

Blesta

Hosting fit Good fit for Application Hosting or VPS

Typical requirements

  • Supported PHP version
  • ionCube Loader
  • MySQL or MariaDB
  • HTTPS
  • Cron every 5 minutes

Blesta needs ionCube, a database, cron, SSL, and careful file permissions. Application Hosting can suit a small isolated install; use VPS for production providers, custom automation, stricter firewalling, or provisioning integrations.

We can host Blesta. For licences and extensions, Blesta.club is a useful specialist reseller with a large library of plugins, modules, gateways, messengers, and bundles.

Billing

WHMCS

Hosting fit Good fit for Application Hosting or VPS

Typical requirements

  • Supported PHP version
  • ionCube Loader
  • MySQL or MariaDB
  • HTTPS
  • Cron every 5 minutes

WHMCS is sensitive to PHP version, ionCube compatibility, cron, and permissions. Application Hosting can suit a small isolated install; use VPS for production providers, custom automation, stricter firewalling, or provisioning integrations.

We can provide the hosting environment; WHMCS licensing and product support remain with WHMCS.

Billing

HostBill

Hosting fit Application Hosting or VPS depending on automation

Typical requirements

  • Supported PHP version
  • ionCube Loader
  • MySQL or MariaDB
  • HTTPS
  • Cron and queue tasks

HostBill can be more demanding operationally than a normal PHP site. Application Hosting can suit a small isolated install; use VPS for production providers, custom automation, stricter firewalling, or provisioning integrations.

We can provide the server and hosting stack; HostBill licensing and support are separate.

E-commerce

Magento Open Source

Hosting fit VPS strongly recommended

Typical requirements

  • PHP version matching Magento release
  • Composer
  • MySQL or MariaDB
  • Elasticsearch or OpenSearch
  • Cron
  • High memory limit

Magento is resource-heavy and has search, indexing, cache, and cron requirements that do not suit ordinary shared hosting.

Choose raw VPS so the stack can be tuned properly, including search and cache services.

E-commerce

PrestaShop

Hosting fit Good fit for Web Hosting or Application Hosting

Typical requirements

  • PHP 8.x depending on release
  • MySQL or MariaDB
  • HTTPS
  • Common PHP extensions such as intl, zip, gd, and curl

PrestaShop is a standard PHP shop system and can start on shared Web Hosting when release requirements are met. Use Application Hosting for heavier catalogues, more modules, or busier checkout activity.

Suitable for PHP hosting when release requirements are met.

E-commerce

OpenCart

Hosting fit Good fit for Web Hosting or Application Hosting

Typical requirements

  • PHP 8.x depending on release
  • MySQL or MariaDB
  • HTTPS
  • GD, curl, zip, and mbstring extensions

OpenCart is lighter than Magento and usually straightforward to host on shared Web Hosting. Production shops still benefit from Application Hosting isolation and backups.

Good candidate for shared Web Hosting first, then Application Hosting as the shop grows.

Analytics

Matomo

Hosting fit Good fit for Web Hosting, Application Hosting, or VPS depending on traffic

Typical requirements

  • PHP 8.x
  • MySQL or MariaDB
  • Cron for archiving
  • HTTPS
  • Enough disk for logs and reports

Matomo is a PHP application and can run on PHP hosting for light analytics. It can grow quickly because it stores analytics data locally, so use cron archiving and monitor database size.

Use Application Hosting as traffic grows; VPS is better for busy sites or long retention periods.

Collaboration

Nextcloud

Hosting fit Application Hosting or VPS depending on storage and users

Typical requirements

  • PHP 8.x matching release
  • MySQL, MariaDB, or PostgreSQL
  • Cron background jobs
  • Large storage
  • Optional Redis

Nextcloud is a PHP application, but storage and background jobs can become heavy. Application Hosting can work for small private use; raw VPS is the realistic choice for teams, larger storage, or Redis tuning.

Best with properly configured cron and enough disk for file history and backups.

Education

Moodle

Hosting fit Good fit for Application Hosting or VPS

Typical requirements

  • PHP 8.x matching Moodle release
  • MySQL, MariaDB, or PostgreSQL
  • Cron every minute
  • Large file storage
  • HTTPS

Moodle is PHP-based but depends heavily on scheduled tasks and can become resource-heavy with many users, uploads, and course backups.

Use VPS when you expect concurrent learners or large course files.

Publishing

Ghost

Hosting fit VPS required

Typical requirements

  • Node.js LTS
  • MySQL
  • Systemd or process manager
  • Nginx or reverse proxy
  • Mail configuration

Ghost is a Node.js application, not a normal PHP site. It needs a long-running Node process and a reverse proxy.

Use a VPS so the runtime can stay running.

Runtime

Node.js

Hosting fit VPS required for production apps

Typical requirements

  • Node.js runtime
  • Process manager such as systemd or PM2
  • Reverse proxy
  • Firewall
  • Optional database

Production Node.js apps need a persistent process. Use a VPS for control over the runtime, ports, deployment, and logs.

Shared PHP hosting is not the right product for long-running Node services.

Frontend

React

Hosting fit Good fit for Web Hosting when built as static files

Typical requirements

  • Static build output
  • HTTPS
  • Correct rewrite rules for client-side routing
  • Node.js only needed at build time

A compiled React site can be hosted like static files. If it needs server-side rendering or an API process, choose a VPS.

Upload the build output to the web root.

Frontend

Next.js

Hosting fit Depends on output mode

Typical requirements

  • Static export for shared hosting
  • Node.js process for SSR
  • Reverse proxy for server mode
  • Build pipeline

Static Next.js exports can live on normal hosting. Server-rendered Next.js needs a persistent Node process, so use a VPS.

Check the project output mode before ordering.

Frontend

Vue

Hosting fit Good fit for Web Hosting when built as static files

Typical requirements

  • Static build output
  • HTTPS
  • Rewrite rules for client-side routing
  • Node.js only needed at build time

Vue and Vite builds are usually simple static deployments. Nuxt server-side rendering needs a VPS.

Good fit for static marketing sites, dashboards, and frontends.

Framework

Django

Hosting fit VPS required

Typical requirements

  • Python runtime
  • WSGI or ASGI server
  • PostgreSQL, MySQL, or SQLite
  • Reverse proxy
  • Static/media file handling

Django is not a PHP app. It needs a Python application server and process management, so a VPS is the right product.

Use VPS for Python control and deployment flexibility.

Framework

Flask

Hosting fit VPS required

Typical requirements

  • Python runtime
  • WSGI or ASGI server
  • Reverse proxy
  • Virtual environment
  • Optional database

Flask apps need a persistent Python process for production. That means VPS rather than standard shared hosting.

Good VPS candidate for APIs and lightweight web apps.

Framework

Ruby on Rails

Hosting fit VPS required

Typical requirements

  • Ruby runtime
  • Bundler
  • PostgreSQL or MySQL
  • Process manager
  • Reverse proxy

Rails is a long-running Ruby application and needs control over runtime, gems, background jobs, and deployment.

A VPS gives the required control.

Community

Discourse

Hosting fit VPS required

Typical requirements

  • Docker
  • PostgreSQL
  • Redis
  • Mail delivery
  • At least modest dedicated CPU and RAM

Discourse is designed for a containerised server install and is not suitable for shared hosting.

Use VPS and plan mail delivery carefully.

Community

phpBB

Hosting fit Good fit for Web Hosting or Application Hosting

Typical requirements

  • PHP 8.x depending on release
  • MySQL or MariaDB
  • Writable cache/files/store directories
  • HTTPS

phpBB is a traditional PHP forum and can run well on PHP hosting. Busy forums benefit from isolated resources.

Good fit for a standard LAMP-style hosting stack.

Community

Flarum

Hosting fit Good fit for Web Hosting or Application Hosting

Typical requirements

  • PHP 8.x depending on release
  • Composer
  • MySQL or MariaDB
  • Writable storage
  • Correct public web root

Flarum is a modern PHP forum that expects Composer and a proper public directory setup. It can run on PHP hosting; Application Hosting is cleaner when Composer is part of deployment.

Start with Web Hosting only when the install path is simple; use Application Hosting for production forums.

Knowledge Base

MediaWiki

Hosting fit Good fit for Web Hosting or Application Hosting

Typical requirements

  • PHP 8.x depending on release
  • MySQL or MariaDB
  • ImageMagick or GD
  • Writable images directory

MediaWiki runs well on PHP hosting. Larger wikis may need caching and careful extension management.

Good fit for documentation and internal knowledge bases.

Knowledge Base

BookStack

Hosting fit Good fit for Application Hosting, with VPS for larger teams

Typical requirements

  • PHP 8.x
  • MySQL or MariaDB
  • Composer
  • Writable storage
  • Cron for maintenance tasks

BookStack is Laravel-based, so it benefits from SSH, Composer, a proper public web root, and scheduled tasks.

Good fit when deployed like a Laravel application.

Tools

YOURLS

Hosting fit Good fit for Web Hosting or Application Hosting

Typical requirements

  • PHP 8.x depending on release
  • MySQL or MariaDB
  • HTTPS
  • Rewrite rules

A lightweight PHP application. Public URL shorteners need careful abuse controls and monitoring.

Suitable for PHP hosting.

Marketing

Mautic

Hosting fit Application Hosting or VPS depending on campaign volume

Typical requirements

  • PHP 8.x matching release
  • MySQL or MariaDB
  • Multiple cron jobs
  • Mail delivery setup
  • High memory limit

Mautic is a PHP application but depends heavily on cron and mail delivery. Application Hosting can work for light use; for real campaigns, use a VPS and proper transactional email service.

Not ideal for basic shared hosting once campaigns and segments grow.

Business

Invoice Ninja

Hosting fit Good fit for Application Hosting, with VPS for custom automation

Typical requirements

  • PHP 8.x
  • MySQL or MariaDB
  • Composer
  • Cron
  • Mail delivery

Invoice Ninja is Laravel-based and needs scheduled tasks for recurring invoices and email.

Good fit when cron and mail are configured properly.

Business

Kimai

Hosting fit Good fit for Application Hosting

Typical requirements

  • PHP 8.x
  • Composer
  • MySQL or MariaDB
  • Writable var directory
  • Cron if scheduled tasks are used

Kimai is a Symfony application and works best with SSH and Composer access.

Good fit for Application Hosting when requirements are met.

Business

Snipe-IT

Hosting fit Good fit for Application Hosting, with VPS for larger inventories

Typical requirements

  • PHP 8.x
  • MySQL or MariaDB
  • Composer
  • Cron
  • Mail delivery

Snipe-IT is Laravel-based. It needs a database, mail configuration, and periodic maintenance tasks.

Use a VPS if you need advanced integrations or custom workers.

Developer Tools

GitLab

Hosting fit Raw VPS with generous resources required

Typical requirements

  • Linux server control
  • PostgreSQL
  • Redis
  • Background workers
  • Significant CPU, RAM, and disk

GitLab is a full platform, not a small web app. It is too heavy for shared hosting and should be given dedicated resources.

Dedicated resources are strongly recommended.

Developer Tools

Gitea

Hosting fit VPS required

Typical requirements

  • Go binary or package install
  • SQLite, MySQL, MariaDB, or PostgreSQL
  • Systemd or process manager
  • Reverse proxy

Gitea is much lighter than GitLab but still needs a persistent service, so use a VPS.

Good VPS candidate for private code hosting.

Game Server

Minecraft Server

Hosting fit VPS or dedicated server required

Typical requirements

  • Java runtime
  • Persistent process
  • Open game port
  • Enough RAM for world size and players
  • Backups

Game servers need long-running processes and custom ports, so they do not belong on web hosting.

Use VPS for control over Java, ports, and backups.

CMS

Concrete CMS

Hosting fit Good fit for Web Hosting or Application Hosting

Typical requirements

  • PHP 8.x matching release
  • MySQL or MariaDB
  • HTTPS
  • Writable application/files directories

Concrete CMS is a conventional PHP CMS and is normally a good shared hosting candidate when the release requirements are met.

Move to Application Hosting for bigger media libraries, heavier editor usage, or more predictable resources.

CMS

TYPO3

Hosting fit Good fit for Application Hosting, with Web Hosting possible for small builds

Typical requirements

  • PHP 8.x matching release
  • Composer for modern projects
  • MySQL or MariaDB
  • Cron or scheduler tasks
  • Writable var and public file storage

TYPO3 can be more operationally involved than a small CMS. Application Hosting is a better default for production projects.

Use VPS only when the build needs custom services, search packages, or server-level tuning.

CMS

Craft CMS

Hosting fit Good fit for Application Hosting

Typical requirements

  • PHP 8.x matching release
  • Composer
  • MySQL or PostgreSQL
  • Writable storage directory
  • Correct web root

Craft CMS is a Composer-based PHP application. It is best treated as an application deployment rather than a basic upload-only CMS.

Application Hosting gives a cleaner path for Composer, environment files, and deployment workflow.

CMS

ProcessWire

Hosting fit Good fit for Web Hosting or Application Hosting

Typical requirements

  • PHP 8.x depending on release
  • MySQL or MariaDB
  • HTTPS
  • Writable site assets and cache folders

ProcessWire is a flexible PHP CMS and usually works well on PHP hosting.

Application Hosting is useful when the project becomes a custom application rather than a simple CMS.

CMS

MODX

Hosting fit Good fit for Web Hosting or Application Hosting

Typical requirements

  • PHP version matching release
  • MySQL or MariaDB
  • HTTPS
  • Writable core, assets, and cache paths

MODX is a PHP CMS and can run on shared hosting when permissions and PHP extensions are correct.

Use Application Hosting where the site has heavier extras, integrations, or traffic.

CMS

October CMS

Hosting fit Good fit for Application Hosting

Typical requirements

  • PHP 8.x matching release
  • Composer
  • MySQL or MariaDB
  • Cron if scheduled tasks are used
  • Writable storage directory

October CMS is Laravel-based, so SSH, Composer, environment variables, and the correct public web root matter.

Use VPS only if the project adds workers, Redis, or custom services.

E-commerce

AbanteCart

Hosting fit Good fit for Web Hosting or Application Hosting

Typical requirements

  • PHP version matching release
  • MySQL or MariaDB
  • HTTPS
  • GD, curl, and zip extensions

AbanteCart is a traditional PHP shopping cart and is a sensible shared hosting candidate for smaller stores.

Use Application Hosting when checkout traffic, product counts, or integrations grow.

E-commerce

osCommerce

Hosting fit Good fit for Web Hosting or Application Hosting

Typical requirements

  • PHP version matching release
  • MySQL or MariaDB
  • HTTPS
  • Writable image and cache paths

osCommerce is a PHP shop platform. Compatibility depends heavily on the exact release and add-ons used.

Keep old installs patched and consider Application Hosting if the shop is business-critical.

E-commerce

Zen Cart

Hosting fit Good fit for Web Hosting or Application Hosting

Typical requirements

  • PHP version matching release
  • MySQL or MariaDB
  • HTTPS
  • GD, curl, and mbstring extensions

Zen Cart is a PHP e-commerce platform and can run on shared hosting when the version and extensions match.

Application Hosting is a better fit for active shops with more extensions and payment callbacks.

E-commerce

Bagisto

Hosting fit Good fit for Application Hosting, with VPS for larger stores

Typical requirements

  • PHP 8.x matching release
  • Composer
  • MySQL or MariaDB
  • Cron
  • Writable storage and cache directories

Bagisto is Laravel-based, so treat it like an application rather than a simple shared hosting upload.

Use VPS if the store needs workers, Redis, search services, or custom deployment tooling.

E-commerce

Sylius

Hosting fit Application Hosting or VPS depending on build complexity

Typical requirements

  • PHP 8.x matching release
  • Composer
  • MySQL, MariaDB, or PostgreSQL
  • Cron or messenger workers
  • Correct public web root

Sylius is Symfony-based and often used for more custom commerce projects.

Choose VPS where workers, queues, Redis, or search services are part of the architecture.

Community

MyBB

Hosting fit Good fit for Web Hosting or Application Hosting

Typical requirements

  • PHP version matching release
  • MySQL or MariaDB
  • HTTPS
  • Writable uploads, cache, and avatar paths

MyBB is a traditional PHP forum and normally suits PHP hosting.

Use Application Hosting for active communities where isolation and monitoring matter.

Community

Simple Machines Forum

Hosting fit Good fit for Web Hosting or Application Hosting

Typical requirements

  • PHP version matching release
  • MySQL or MariaDB
  • HTTPS
  • Writable attachments, avatars, and cache paths

SMF is a PHP forum and can run well on shared hosting for smaller communities.

Application Hosting is sensible once the forum is active enough to need more predictable resources.

Community

Vanilla Forums

Hosting fit Good fit for Application Hosting

Typical requirements

  • PHP version matching release
  • MySQL or MariaDB
  • HTTPS
  • Writable cache and uploads directories

Vanilla Forums is PHP-based but is better treated as an application when self-hosted.

Use VPS only where the install needs custom services or unusually heavy tuning.

Support Desk

osTicket

Hosting fit Good fit for Web Hosting or Application Hosting

Typical requirements

  • PHP version matching release
  • MySQL or MariaDB
  • HTTPS
  • Mail piping or IMAP polling
  • Cron for scheduled tasks

osTicket is a PHP helpdesk. Shared hosting works for small teams when mail handling is configured properly.

Application Hosting is better where ticket volume, email polling, and uptime matter.

Support Desk

FreeScout

Hosting fit Good fit for Application Hosting

Typical requirements

  • PHP 8.x matching release
  • MySQL or MariaDB
  • Cron
  • Mail delivery and IMAP access
  • Writable storage directory

FreeScout is a Laravel-based helpdesk and needs cron plus reliable mail configuration.

Use VPS if the desk needs custom workers, mail services, or advanced integrations.

Support Desk

UVdesk

Hosting fit Good fit for Application Hosting

Typical requirements

  • PHP 8.x matching release
  • Composer
  • MySQL or MariaDB
  • Cron
  • Mail delivery

UVdesk is Symfony-based, so Composer and a proper application deployment workflow matter.

Application Hosting gives a cleaner fit for PHP support desks.

Support Desk

Zammad

Hosting fit VPS required

Typical requirements

  • Ruby application stack
  • PostgreSQL
  • Elasticsearch or OpenSearch for larger installs
  • Background workers
  • Reverse proxy

Zammad is not a standard PHP application. It needs service management and supporting packages.

Use VPS so the full helpdesk stack can be installed and maintained properly.

CRM

SuiteCRM

Hosting fit Good fit for Application Hosting, with Web Hosting possible for light use

Typical requirements

  • PHP version matching release
  • MySQL or MariaDB
  • Cron scheduler
  • Mail delivery
  • Higher memory limit for imports and reports

SuiteCRM is PHP-based but benefits from isolation because CRM data, scheduled jobs, and mail delivery are business-critical.

Use Web Hosting only for light use; Application Hosting is the better production default.

CRM

EspoCRM

Hosting fit Good fit for Web Hosting or Application Hosting

Typical requirements

  • PHP 8.x matching release
  • MySQL or MariaDB
  • Cron
  • Mail delivery
  • Writable data and upload directories

EspoCRM is a PHP CRM and can run on PHP hosting when cron and mail are configured correctly.

Application Hosting is more suitable for teams relying on automations, imports, and reports.

Business

Dolibarr

Hosting fit Good fit for Web Hosting or Application Hosting

Typical requirements

  • PHP version matching release
  • MySQL or MariaDB
  • HTTPS
  • Mail delivery
  • Writable documents directory

Dolibarr is a PHP ERP/CRM and is usually a practical PHP hosting candidate.

Choose Application Hosting if it is central to invoicing, stock, CRM, or business operations.

Business

Akaunting

Hosting fit Good fit for Application Hosting

Typical requirements

  • PHP 8.x matching release
  • MySQL or MariaDB
  • Composer-aware PHP application
  • Cron
  • Mail delivery

Akaunting is a PHP business application where isolation, backups, and reliable cron matter.

Use Application Hosting for production accounts and invoicing data.

Business

ERPNext

Hosting fit VPS required

Typical requirements

  • Python and Frappe stack
  • MariaDB
  • Redis
  • Node.js build tooling
  • Background workers and scheduler

ERPNext is not a normal PHP application. It needs several persistent services and server-level control.

Use VPS and plan resources carefully before putting business operations on it.

Business

Odoo

Hosting fit VPS required

Typical requirements

  • Python runtime
  • PostgreSQL
  • System service or process manager
  • Reverse proxy
  • Worker and memory tuning

Odoo is a Python application with database and worker requirements that do not fit shared hosting.

Use VPS for control over Python packages, services, and add-ons.

Project Management

Kanboard

Hosting fit Good fit for Web Hosting or Application Hosting

Typical requirements

  • PHP version matching release
  • SQLite, MySQL, MariaDB, or PostgreSQL
  • HTTPS
  • Writable data and plugins directories

Kanboard is a lightweight PHP project tool and can run well on PHP hosting.

Application Hosting is better when the board is business-critical or used by a larger team.

Project Management

OpenProject

Hosting fit VPS required

Typical requirements

  • Linux server control
  • PostgreSQL
  • Background jobs
  • Reverse proxy
  • Package-managed application stack

OpenProject is not a shared PHP hosting application and needs server-level installation and maintenance.

Use VPS so dependencies, services, and updates can be controlled properly.

Automation

n8n

Hosting fit VPS required

Typical requirements

  • Node.js runtime
  • Persistent process
  • Database for production
  • Reverse proxy
  • Queue mode for larger workloads

n8n is a long-running Node.js service and needs process management, not shared PHP hosting.

Use VPS so workflows, credentials, webhooks, and background executions have a stable service.

Analytics

Metabase

Hosting fit VPS required

Typical requirements

  • Java runtime
  • Persistent service
  • Application database
  • Reverse proxy
  • Enough RAM for dashboards and queries

Metabase is a Java application and needs a persistent service plus careful database access controls.

Use VPS and avoid exposing internal databases without proper network and access controls.

Analytics

Plausible Analytics

Hosting fit VPS required

Typical requirements

  • Docker or Elixir application stack
  • PostgreSQL
  • ClickHouse
  • Reverse proxy
  • Mail delivery

Self-hosted Plausible is a service stack, not a PHP upload.

Use VPS so the database, analytics service, and reverse proxy can be managed properly.

Analytics

Umami

Hosting fit VPS required for self-hosting

Typical requirements

  • Node.js runtime
  • PostgreSQL or MySQL
  • Persistent process
  • Reverse proxy
  • Build/deployment workflow

Umami is a Node.js analytics application and needs a running service in production.

Use VPS unless the project is exported or served by a separate managed platform.

Frontend

Angular

Hosting fit Good fit for Web Hosting when built as static files

Typical requirements

  • Static build output
  • HTTPS
  • Rewrite rules for client-side routing
  • Node.js only needed at build time

Compiled Angular apps can be hosted as static files on Web Hosting.

Use VPS only when the project also includes an API or server-rendered process.

Frontend

SvelteKit

Hosting fit Depends on output mode

Typical requirements

  • Static adapter output for shared hosting
  • Node.js process for server mode
  • HTTPS
  • Build pipeline

Static SvelteKit output can run on Web Hosting. Server-rendered SvelteKit needs a persistent Node process.

Check the adapter before ordering.

Frontend

Astro

Hosting fit Good fit for Web Hosting when built as static files

Typical requirements

  • Static build output
  • HTTPS
  • Optional rewrite rules
  • Node.js only needed at build time

Astro is often ideal for static sites that can be uploaded to Web Hosting.

Use VPS only when using a server adapter or custom API process.

No exact match yet

If the application is not listed here, simple PHP or static sites can usually start with shared Web Hosting. Choose Application Hosting when it needs Composer, SSH workflows, cron, a custom web root, isolation, or more predictable resources. Use Managed VPS Hosting when the same Enhance-compatible workload needs its own allocated server. Choose raw VPS only when it clearly needs custom services, persistent processes, custom ports, Docker, non-PHP runtimes, or root access.

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How to choose the right hosting product

Use Web Hosting when

The site is static, WordPress is modest, the app is not listed here, or Enhance can install it as a conventional PHP application with normal database needs.

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Use Application Hosting when

The app is PHP-based but deserves isolation, SSH, cron control, backups, and per-site resource monitoring.

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Use Managed VPS Hosting when

The workload is still an Enhance web stack, but it needs allocated resources, its own server environment, and server management.

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Use VPS Hosting when

The stack needs Node.js, Python, Ruby, Docker, custom ports, root access, long-running processes, or service-level tuning that web hosting should not hide.

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Common Questions

Common hosting questions

Can every application run on shared hosting?

No, but shared Web Hosting is the right starting point for normal websites, static sites, and many Enhance-installable PHP applications. Move to Application Hosting when the same application needs isolation, more predictable resources, SSH workflows, or heavier cron usage. Use Managed VPS Hosting when an Enhance-compatible web workload needs its own allocated server. Use raw VPS when the stack needs root access, custom ports, Docker, long-running processes, or a non-PHP runtime.

When should I choose Application Hosting instead of shared Web Hosting?

Choose Application Hosting when the application is still a PHP stack but needs more care: heavier WooCommerce stores, billing systems, Laravel or Symfony deployments, analytics tools, larger forums, or sites where isolation, SSH, cron control, and per-site resource monitoring matter.

Where does Managed VPS Hosting fit?

Managed VPS Hosting is the Enhance-based route for web workloads that already make sense on Web Hosting or Application Hosting but need allocated CPU, RAM, storage, stack choice, and their own server environment. It is not the right fit for Minecraft, Docker stacks, custom game ports, or non-web services.

Are these requirements guaranteed to match every version?

No. Application requirements change between releases. This page gives practical hosting guidance, but the exact PHP, database, extension, memory, and runtime requirements should be checked against the software vendor documentation before deployment.