Open source hosting
Build your next website on an open platform and host it with open source experts
What is open source hosting?
Open source hosting is a service that uses open source technologies to connect your website to the internet, such as servers, cloud infrastructure, and programming languages. These hosts typically support open source software, such as WordPress.
Host your open source project hassle-free
Choose hosting optimized for the most resilient open source technologies in the industry
Managed hosting for WordPress
Instant autoscaling, visual compare, feature-rich plugins, performance tools, automatic plugin updates, plus free staging.
$17.60/mo
Fully managed
WooCommerce hosting
Built in image compression, abandoned cart and page builder plugins, 1-click staging, sales monitoring, plus checkout testing.
$17.60/mo
Fully managed
Magento hosting
Daily backups, PCI compliance, built-in Elasticsearch for M2.4+, add-on server clusters, plus expert 24/7/365 support.
$37.74/mo
Liquid Web is an open source leader
Unlike other providers, we exclusively serve open source websites. Magento, one of the most successful open source ecommerce projects, was built from the ground up on our servers.
With 500,000+ websites under management, we continue to foster innovation with new features, products, and tools to help our customers realize the power of open source technology.
How open source works
Step 1
A brilliant idea is born
Website creators share their ideas and challenges within the open source community
Step 2
Programmers invent a solution
Web professionals develop code, website components, templates, and so much more.
Step 3
Users improve their own site
The finished product is available to use and tweak for free. Everyone saves time and learns more.
Key benefits of open source hosting
No software costs
Because applications are free, you never pay a license fee or for any updates
Best resiliency
With LAMP infrastructure, hosting has a longer shelf life and better improvements
Well-connected
Access your mission-critical tools and apps with plugins, extensions, and API integrations.
You’re in control
Open source doesn’t lock you into a hosting ecosystem. You can switch providers easily.
How to identify open source technology
All open source projects share similar traits
Free
You don’t have to pay to use, download, edit, or share your software.
Peer-reviewed
Web professionals test solutions and leave reviews to improve the programming.
Transparency
Radical honesty is essential.
The proof is in the coding.
Collaboration
Developers and web professionals work together to create the best solution possible.
Best resiliency
There is no legal barrier to sharing modified code (but it’s nice to salute your source).
Active community
You can ask questions and get quick, helpful responses from professionals.
Visible source code
Inspect every line of code yourself to learn how it works, why it works, and what it can do.
Limitless applications
When knowledge is shared freely, the sky is the limit. You can do anything with your site or store.
Power almost any project
Open source software is an effective, affordable solution for several website types.
Order management systems
Progressive web apps
Event websites
Start with managed hosting
Get all of the features of proprietary software without the hassle and fees.
Optimized for speed
We could drop a bunch of tech lingo like advanced caching and multiple CDNs, but what you really need to know is that we make your website really fast. Count on it.
Security that lets you rest easy
Not all updates are created equal. Our advanced security and plugin monitoring exposes vulnerabilities and prevents them from taking down your site.
Support that has your back, and then some
We love assisting our customers. It’s why so many trust us. Our expert staff is ready to help you day or night. And yes, you get to talk to a real, live human.