Application Hosting

Ultra Web Hosting supports 400+ web applications across shared hosting and Managed VPS, with dedicated landing pages and tuned environments for the platforms customers ask about most. Whether you are running a WordPress site, a Magento store, a Ghost newsletter, a Discourse community, a Moodle classroom, or a custom Node.js application, Ultra has a tier that fits.

The grid below organizes the most-requested applications by category. Click through to a platform-specific page for technical details (PHP / database / runtime requirements), pricing, FAQ, and signup. If your application is not listed, jump to the Don't See Your Application? section or hit the live chat for a quick read on your specific stack.

Content & Publishing

Forums & Communities

E-Commerce

Learning, Surveys & Help Desk

Hosting Plans for Application Workloads

Three tiers cover the full range of application workloads. PHP applications run on shared hosting; Node.js apps on the dedicated Node.js tier; Rails / Discourse / Magento / custom stacks on Managed VPS.

If you do not see your application in the categories above, Ultra also supports Node.js Hosting for custom JavaScript / Express / Next.js apps, AI Coding Hosting for AI-assisted development environments, and Reseller Hosting for agencies hosting client applications under their own brand.

What Is Included with Every Hosting Plan

The same core feature set applies whether you are running WordPress, a phpBB forum, an osCommerce store, or a custom Python app. Here is what every Ultra Web Hosting plan includes:

cPanel Control Panel makes it easy to manage your website, email, databases, and files from one clean dashboard. It is the industry standard for a reason, and we include it at no additional cost.

CloudLinux Operating System powers our servers, which means your website is isolated from other accounts on the same server. If another site gets a traffic spike or runs a bad script, your site stays fast and stable.

Free SSL Certificates are included with every plan. Your application loads over HTTPS, which protects your users' data and is required for OAuth, Stripe checkout, Discourse logins, and many modern application integrations.

Cloudflare CDN Integration is available at no charge. Cloudflare caches your site's static content across data centers worldwide, so visitors anywhere get fast load times. It also adds an extra layer of DDoS protection in front of your application.

Free Application Migration on any annual or longer plan transfers your application files, database, uploads, themes, plugins, and email accounts (for cPanel-source hosts) at no cost. The team handles the technical details. See the Easy Transfer page for the full process and timing.

Every shared hosting plan includes Softaculous one-click installs for 400+ popular applications, MariaDB databases, email hosting with webmail access, and daily server-level backups. Managed VPS plans add full root SSH for custom installs, Docker support, and the runtimes (Node.js, Ruby, Python, Go, etc.) Softaculous does not cover.

99.9% Uptime and Application-Aware Support

Your website needs to be available around the clock, and we take that seriously. We own and operate our own server hardware, which gives us complete control over maintenance, upgrades, and troubleshooting. Our monitoring systems check every server around the clock and alert our team immediately if anything looks off.

We back this up with a 99.9% uptime guarantee on all shared hosting plans. Downtime is rare, and when it does happen, we are already working on it before most customers even notice.

Our support team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year through live chat, phone, and our ticket system. You will never get bounced around to an overseas call center or stuck talking to someone reading from a script. Our technicians know our systems inside and out because they are the same people who built and maintain them. They have done thousands of WordPress / Magento / Discourse / Joomla / Drupal installs and migrations — when your application breaks at 9 PM on a Sunday, a real person who knows the platform picks up.

Don't See Your Application?

The grid above lists the 13 applications customers ask about most. Ultra supports many more: WordPress, Joomla, Drupal, Magento, Moodle, phpBB, MediaWiki, vBulletin, b2evolution, Xoops, e107, Textpattern, Serendipity, Coppermine, 4images, Gossamer Links, OpenCart, PrestaShop, AWStats, phpMyAdmin, and dozens of others. The Legacy Applications reference page lists every supported application with version notes.

For custom or in-house applications: shared hosting supports any LAMP-stack PHP / Perl / Python / Ruby app; Managed VPS gives full root for Docker, custom Node.js / Go / .NET Core / Java / Rust deployments, or anything else with specific runtime needs. The team helps with provisioning, tuning, and migration when you sign up.

Not sure which tier fits your application? Live chat or contact the team with your stack details (PHP version, database, runtime, expected traffic) and we will recommend the right plan.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Application Hosting

Which applications can I install on Ultra hosting?

Ultra supports 400+ applications via Softaculous one-click installer on shared hosting, plus any modern application stack on Managed VPS. Featured: WordPress, Magento, Ghost, Discourse, Joomla, Drupal, Moodle, phpBB, MediaWiki, osCommerce, CubeCart, Simple Machines Forum, vBulletin, LimeSurvey, osTicket, and dozens of others. The Legacy Applications page lists the complete catalog including older platforms still in active use.

What is the difference between shared hosting and Managed VPS for applications?

Shared hosting at $3.95/mo fits PHP applications running on the standard LAMP stack: WordPress, Joomla, Drupal, phpBB, osCommerce, CubeCart, Moodle, and most Softaculous apps. Managed VPS at $49.95/mo is required for applications needing Node.js (Ghost), Ruby on Rails (Discourse), specific PostgreSQL versions, Redis, Elasticsearch, Docker, or 4 GB+ RAM (Magento production stores).

Do you migrate existing application installs from another host?

Yes. Free migration on any annual or longer plan handles standard application moves: WordPress, Magento, Ghost, Discourse, Joomla, Drupal, Moodle, phpBB, MediaWiki, and others. The team transfers application files, database, uploads, themes, plugins, and email accounts (for cPanel-source hosts) via direct cPanel-to-cPanel account transfer. Most migrations complete within 24 to 48 hours.

Can I install custom or in-house applications?

Yes. Shared hosting supports any standard PHP, Perl, Python, or Ruby application that runs on a LAMP stack with no unusual dependencies. Managed VPS gives full root access for custom Node.js, Go, .NET Core, Java, or Rust deployments, custom Docker containers, or any application that needs dedicated CPU/RAM and specific runtime versions. The team helps with provisioning and tuning when you sign up.

What about legacy applications or older PHP versions?

Ultra supports legacy applications and older PHP versions via CloudLinux HardenedPHP, which keeps PHP 5.x and 7.x branches patched against security vulnerabilities after upstream end-of-life. Useful for older Magento 1, Joomla 1.x/2.x, Drupal 7, or custom legacy apps that cannot be ported. See the Legacy Applications reference page for the full supported list and current version notes.