SilverStripe powered by Installatron
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$2.50 per month per VPS-licensed server
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What is SilverStripe powered by Installatron
SilverStripe powered by Installatron refers to the SilverStripe CMS deployed via Installatron’s one-click installer in supported web hosting control panels. SilverStripe is used to build and manage website content with a PHP-based CMS and framework, typically for organizations that want a customizable, self-hosted content management stack. Installatron primarily simplifies installation, upgrades, and backups for hosting environments rather than changing SilverStripe’s core CMS capabilities. This combination is most common for small-to-mid-sized sites managed through shared hosting or cPanel/DirectAdmin-style environments.
One-click deployment and updates
Installatron streamlines initial installation of SilverStripe and can automate version updates within supported hosting panels. This reduces manual setup steps such as database creation and file placement for common hosting scenarios. It is useful for teams that want a repeatable, low-touch deployment process without building custom automation.
Customizable PHP CMS foundation
SilverStripe provides a PHP CMS and underlying framework that supports custom content types, templates, and application-style extensions. This fits organizations that need more bespoke site behavior than a purely template-driven approach. Development teams can work directly in code and integrate with external services through standard web development patterns.
Hosting-friendly maintenance features
Installatron commonly includes backup/restore and cloning capabilities (depending on host configuration) that can simplify routine site administration. These features can help with staging a copy of a site for testing changes and rolling back after failed updates. For hosting-based deployments, this can reduce reliance on separate backup tooling.
Not a managed enterprise platform
This setup is typically self-hosted and depends on the quality and configuration of the underlying web host. Organizations looking for tightly integrated, vendor-operated hosting, SLAs, and enterprise governance features may need additional infrastructure and operational processes. Installatron simplifies installation but does not provide end-to-end managed CMS operations.
Requires developer involvement for customization
SilverStripe’s strengths in extensibility generally require PHP development skills for non-trivial implementations. Teams without in-house development capacity may find advanced customization and integrations harder to deliver compared with more turnkey systems. Ongoing maintenance (modules, custom code, security hardening) remains the customer’s responsibility.
Installer availability varies by host
Installatron support depends on the hosting provider and control panel; not all environments include it. Feature availability (such as automated backups, cloning, or update policies) can vary by host configuration. This can create inconsistencies across environments if you migrate hosts or run multiple hosting stacks.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Server (per-server license) | $5.00 per month / $50.00 per year (per server) | Unlimited usage for all domains, users, resellers and admins on the licensed server; support & updates included for the license term; servers licensed by public IPv4/IPv6 (or license key when public IP not available); 45-day free trial available. |
| VPS License (per-VPS server) | $2.50 per month / $25.00 per year (per VPS) | Intended only for Virtual Private Servers and priced at half the cost of a standard server license; includes same support & updates; 45-day free trial available. |
| Volume discounts | Per-server price decreases with number of licensed servers (example: standard server price reduces progressively from $5.00 down to $1.99/month at 50 servers; VPS price reduces from $2.50 down to $1.00/month at 50 servers) | Automatic volume discounts begin with the 6th licensed server (up to ~60% for accounts under 50 servers); higher-volume accounts can become an Installatron Partner for additional discounts. |
Seller details
Silverstripe Limited
Wellington, New Zealand
2000
Private
https://www.silverstripe.org/
https://x.com/silverstripe
https://www.linkedin.com/company/silverstripe
