What is Softaculous?

Juliane · #1 (**permalink**) 06-04-11, 10:07 AM

I would like to opt for a VPS hosting plan. However before that I would like to know what is Softaculous? Can someone please explain?

Thank you

**Rachael** · #2 (**permalink**) 06-04-11, 10:09 AM

Softaculous is an auto installer that comprises of over 194 scripts. Softaculous enables a user to install free open source software applications within a short span of time. It is possible for a user to install a software application that is available in Softaculous without downloading or uploading any files or applications.
The main benefits of using Softaculous are:
1. You will be provided with a huge application catalog to choose from
2. It is possible to demo any application before using it
3. You can also view the user ratings of the applications
4. Installation of any articles can be done with just a few clicks
5. Softaculous supports Joomla, Drupal, Magento, WordPress and many more applications

**Windows** · #3 (**permalink**) 06-04-11, 10:18 AM

Hello ,

Thanks for contacting Windows Support Department.
Softaculous is a auto installer script which allows you to quickly install blogs, CMS and e-commerce websites directly into your hosting account.
Softaculous is for cPanel and DirectAdmin control panels. We provide Cpanel on our Linux VPS hence you have Softaculous and can use it.

Regards,
Gareth
Asst, System Administrator
Webhosting.uk.com

~~jakson0100~~ · #4 (**permalink**) 06-05-11, 01:07 PM

The Softaculous auto-installer allows the installation of web applications with the click of a button. A wide variety of applications are available to be easily installed, including web portals, e-commerce solutions, content management systems, blogs, polls, forums and more. Softaculous can take over the installations of other auto-installers. Softaculous also has an easy-to-use backup feature, allowing for the backup of installations at anytime.

Carol · #5 (**permalink**) 09-05-11, 06:02 AM

Softaculous makes the download and installation of any application very easy. Softaculous is one of those rarest applications that enables the user to import the scripts that are installed manually. Moreover it also has a great user-friendly interface, that makes navigation very easy as compared to other software applications.

Juliane · #6 (**permalink**) 11-05-11, 11:33 AM

I need a VPS server that has a 15 GB hard drive space and 400 GB bandwidth. What would be the appropriate plan for me?

**Rachael** · #7 (**permalink**) 11-05-11, 11:34 AM

You can opt for the Business VPS hosting plan that will give you a hard drive space of 15 GB and monthly bandwidth of 400 GB.

Juliane · #8 (**permalink**) 13-05-11, 05:06 AM

Do I get a Softaculous along with this plan? What would I be charged? What are the benefits of using Softaculous?

Elise · #9 (**permalink**) 13-05-11, 05:07 AM

Yes you will get the Softaculous with this VPS hosting, it is available for free. The main benefits of Softaculous are:

1. User-friendly interface
2. Fast download and installation process
3. Ability to import scripts that are manually installed
4. Backup facility for necessary applications
5. Overwrite option for already existing files

Mary · #10 (**permalink**) 14-11-11, 07:34 AM

I have used Softaculous. It has a huge range of scripts. The best thing about Softaculous that it is extremely user-friendly and the installation precess is quite simple as well. Softaculous is a great asset that increases the efficiency of website hosting.

jamewhite86 · #11 (**permalink**) 03-02-12, 04:08 AM

It is possible for a user to install a software application that is available in Softaculous without downloading or uploading any files or applications. thanks for sharing the information.