SiteCake Hosting Built for Speed and Simplicity
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SITECAKE CMS EXPLAINED
What Is SiteCake, and Is It Right for You?
SiteCake is an open-source, drag-and-drop content management system (CMS) designed for simple, static HTML and PHP websites. Unlike WordPress or Joomla!, SiteCake doesn't need a database. Your content is saved directly to HTML files, which means your site loads faster, requires less server overhead, and stays secure by design.
You edit your website visually, right on the page, drag text, images, and videos where you want them, click save, and you're done. No admin panel to learn, no plugin updates to manage, no database to maintain. It's the simplest CMS available for small, content-light websites. SiteCake is the perfect fit if you're building a restaurant website, a freelancer portfolio, a nonprofit landing page, a local business homepage, or any site that doesn't need eCommerce or complex blog functionality.
SiteCake or WordPress? Here's How to Decide
Choose SiteCake if…
…you're building a simple website with a handful of pages and want to make updates yourself without touching a dashboard. SiteCake is ideal for static sites: restaurants, portfolios, landing pages, event pages, law firms, and local businesses.
It installs with one click, requires no database, and makes your site a lightweight, fast-loading static page the moment you finish editing. There's no bloat, no plugin maintenance, and no database vulnerabilities to worry about.
If you want to hand off a site to a non-technical client, SiteCake's simplicity makes that handoff effortless.
Choose WordPress if…
…you need a blog with regular posts, an online store, membership areas, or a site that'll grow significantly over time. WordPress is the world's most popular CMS for good reason: its plugin ecosystem and theme library are unmatched. But that power comes with complexity: regular updates, database management, plugin conflicts, and a steeper learning curve.
If you know you'll need those features down the road, our WordPress Hosting is a great place to start, with plans optimized specifically for WordPress performance.
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
Does HostPapa Support SiteCake? Yes. Every Plan Does.
SiteCake has straightforward server requirements, and every HostPapa web hosting plan meets them out of the box. Here's exactly what SiteCake needs to run, and how we deliver it:
PHP 5.6 or Higher
SiteCake requires PHP 5.6+, and we support PHP versions up to 8.3, with the ability to switch your version in cPanel. You'll always run SiteCake on a fast, secure, and fully supported PHP environment.
No Database Required
This means there's one less thing to configure, one less attack surface for hackers, and one less reason for your site to slow down under load. Your content is stored as HTML files, which is exactly the kind of fast, simple storage NVMe drives handle best.
Apache or Nginx Web Server
All HostPapa shared hosting accounts run on Apache with mod_rewrite enabled, which SiteCake requires for its URL structure and page management. No extra configuration needed, your SiteCake install will work correctly from the moment you launch it.
WHO SITECAKE IS PERFECT FOR
Real Websites Built for Real Businesses
SiteCake isn't trying to be everything; it's the best tool for the job when your website is small, clean, and needs to load fast. Here's who gets the most out of it:
Restaurants & Local Businesses
Update your menu, hours, and contact info yourself; no developer needed. SiteCake lets restaurant owners and local business operators manage their own website content without logging into a complicated dashboard.
Freelancers & Creative Portfolios
A fast, beautiful portfolio site that you control completely. SiteCake's online editing lets designers, photographers, and writers update their work samples and client testimonials in seconds.
Nonprofits, Clubs & Community Sites
Simple websites for organizations that just need a clean, reliable online presence. SiteCake's zero-database architecture means lower hosting costs and a site that stays fast and secure without a tech team behind it.
Need Help?
Having trouble installing SiteCake? Get 24/7 support from the PapaSquad by phone, live chat, and email.
Get Started In 4 Easy Steps
1-Click SiteCake Installation
Installing SiteCake on your HostPapa account is quick and beginner‑friendly. There’s no need to download files, create databases, or use FTP. The Softaculous app installer does the technical work for you in just a few clicks.
Open cPanel
Log in to your dashboard, then open cPanel for your account.
Find SiteCake
Search for SiteCake in the Softaculous app installer.
Click Install
Hit the "install" button to start the SiteCake installation process.
Follow the Prompts
Follow the instructions to finish your SiteCake installation.
Powerful SiteCake Hosting
If for any reason you’re not satisfied with our services, you can cancel at any time in the first 30 days of signup to receive a full refund for the service.
Domain fees are non-refundable.
Our Web Hosting Plans Include
Unlock the full potential of your website today! HostPapa’s powerful features deliver lightning-fast speed, rock-solid security, and expert support from day one.
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Advanced Security Features
Reliable NVMe Storage
30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
99.9% Uptime Guarantee
24/7 Support
Grow Your Business With Confidence, We’ve Got Your Website Security Covered
CloudLinux™ OS
Stability, Security & Fair Performance
CloudLinux™ OS transforms shared hosting into a more stable, secure, and reliable environment. Isolating each account makes sure no single website can slow down the server or compromise others in the event of a breach. The result? Fair resource distribution, stronger protection, and consistently high performance for every website you host.
Imunify360
Advanced Website Security for Peace of Mind
Keep your website safe with Imunify360. This all-in-one security suite provides enterprise-grade protection, working silently in the background to protect every site on your account. Comes with automated malware detection and removal, intrusion prevention, a powerful Web Application Firewall (WAF), and proactive defense against emerging threats.Protection Power
A Trust Seal to Secure & Monitor Your Site
Protection Power safeguards your website with advanced threat detection and DDoS protection. It also boosts performance with a built-in global CDN and Anycast DNS. Your content is now delivered faster to visitors worldwide, while layered security features, including malware scans and real-time alerts, keep your site safe and trusted.
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Compare Our Web Hosting Plans
Want to dive into the numbers? At HostPapa, we're proud of our powerful, secure, and reliable Web Hosting servers.
100% Satisfaction Guarantee
Number of supported websites
Email addresses
Inbox storage
Website staging
Softaculous script installer
CMS scripts 1-click setup (WordPress, Joomla!, Drupal etc.)
Free domain registration or transfer1
1
25GB
2
1GB
5
100GB
10
1GB
Unlimited
200GB
40
2GB
Unlimited
Unmetered
Unlimited
2GB
Number of pages
No-code, easy wizard-driven setup
Site backups
Multilingual sites
Build from any device
Responsive, mobile-ready sites
SEO optimization tools
2
2 Latest versions
2 Languages
2
2 Latest versions
2 Languages
2
2 Latest versions
2 Languages
Email addresses
Email forwarding accounts
Email autoresponders
IMAP/IMAP-SSL connections
POP3/POP3-SSL connections
SMTP/SMTP-SSL connections
Email aliases
Email virus scanning
SpamAssassin spam protection
Outgoing filtering
Webmail
Business-grade email available
Individual mailbox storage
Overall mailbox storage
Email sends per hour
Email attachment size
2
2
Unlimited
25
1GB
2GB
200
20MB
10
10
Unlimited
25
1GB
5GB
200
20MB
40
40
Unlimited
25
2GB
10GB
300
20MB
Unlimited
Unlimited
Unlimited
25
2GB
20GB
600
20MB
Daily malware scan
Content Delivery Network (CDN)
Protected pages
Manual vulnerability scan
Secure website trust seal
Automated malware detection
Real-time notifications and alerts
Malware removal assistance
Website performance acceleration
Improved page load speed
Dynamic website acceleration
Asset preloading
Anycast DNS
Speed 10/40/100GBPS
Layer 7 DDoS protection
Layer 3, 4, 5, 6 DDoS protection
Instant purge
One-time
One-time
One-time
Server firewall, monitoring, and intrusion detection
DDoS attack prevention and responses
Multi-factor biometric access data centre
Redundant network carriers
Network monitoring
Brute force detection
CloudLinux O/S protection
Imunify360
ModSecurity
Standard SSL
Domain privacy protection
Premium SSL
Automated website backup
5GB
5GB
10GB
Server resources
Entry points
CPU cores
MySQL usage
PHP 5.6, 7.0, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 8.0, 8.1 (choose your version)
Memory
I/O Usage
Inodes
Minimum cron job interval
Database size
Table size
Hosted domains
Subdomains
Unlimited add-on domains
Unlimited parked domains
Server resources
- Entry points: 10
- CPU cores: 1 core
- MySQL usage: 1 core MySQL
- Memory per process: 1024MB
- Inodes: 150,000
- Minimum Cron Job Interval: 30 minutes
- Database size: 500MB
- Table size: 250MB
10
1 Core
1 Core MySQL
1,024MB
2,048 KB/s
150,000
30 Minutes
500MB
250MB
1
20
Server resources
- Entry points: 20
- CPU cores: 2 core
- MySQL usage: 2 core MySQL
- Memory per process: 1024MB
- Inodes: 300,000
- Minimum Cron Job Interval: 30 minutes
- Database size: 1000MB
- Table size: 500MB
20
2 Core
2 Core MySQL
1,024MB
3,072 KB/s
300,000
30 Minutes
1GB
500MB
5
100
Server resources
- Entry points: 40
- CPU cores: 4 core
- MySQL usage: 4 core MySQL
- Memory per process: 1024MB
- Inodes: 450,000
- Minimum Cron Job Interval: 20 minutes
- Database size: 2000MB
- Table size: 1000MB
40
4 Core
4 Core MySQL
1,024MB
4,096 KB/s
450,000
20 Minutes
2GB
1GB
Unlimited
Unlimited
Server resources
- Entry points: 40
- CPU cores: 4 core
- MySQL usage: 4 core MySQL
- Memory per process: 1024MB
- Inodes: 450,000
- Minimum Cron Job Interval: 20 minutes
- Database size: 2000MB
- Table size: 1000MB
80
8 Core
8 Core MySQL
2,048MB
8,192 KB/s
600,000
10 Minutes
4GB
2GB
Unlimited
Unlimited
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is SiteCake?
SiteCake is an open-source, drag-and-drop content management system (CMS) for static HTML and PHP websites. It lets you edit your website content visually, directly on the page with no admin panel, no coding, and no database required. Text changes are saved directly to HTML files, and images are saved to the file system, making it one of the simplest and fastest CMS options available for small websites.
How do I install SiteCake on HostPapa?
Installing SiteCake on HostPapa takes less than 5 minutes. Log in to your cPanel account, open Softaculous Apps Installer, search for SiteCake, and click Install. Choose your domain, set your admin credentials, and Softaculous handles the rest automatically, no file uploads or manual configuration needed. Once installed, visit your website URL with ?sitecake=login appended to start editing.
What are the hosting requirements for SiteCake?
SiteCake requires PHP 5.6 or higher and either an Apache or Nginx web server with mod_rewrite enabled. Crucially, SiteCake does not require a database, it's a flat-file CMS that stores all content as HTML files. All HostPapa shared hosting plans meet these requirements right out of the box, with PHP versions up to 8.3 available in cPanel.
Is SiteCake free?
Yes, SiteCake's core CMS software is completely free and open-source, released under the GNU General Public License (GPL v2). You only pay for hosting; the SiteCake application itself costs nothing. HostPapa hosting plans start at $2.95 per month, which includes everything you need to run a SiteCake website: storage, bandwidth, free SSL, and 24/7 support.
How is SiteCake different from WordPress?
The main difference is complexity and purpose. SiteCake is a lightweight, flat-file CMS designed for small, static websites with a few pages. It requires no database and is much simpler to set up and maintain. WordPress is a full-featured CMS with a vast plugin ecosystem, ideal for blogs, online stores, and complex sites, but it comes with a steeper learning curve and more ongoing maintenance. If your website has fewer than 10 pages and you don't need eCommerce or a blog, SiteCake is likely the simpler, faster choice.
Can I migrate my existing SiteCake site to HostPapa?
Absolutely. HostPapa offers free website migration on all hosting plans. Our migration experts will move your existing SiteCake site, including all HTML files, images, and configurations, to HostPapa with zero downtime. You don't need to touch a thing. Just sign up for a hosting plan and request your free migration, and our team will handle the rest.
Does HostPapa support the latest version of PHP for SiteCake?
Yes. You can choose from multiple PHP versions in your cPanel account, including the latest stable versions (PHP 7.4, 8.0, 8.1, 8.2, and 8.3). SiteCake works with PHP 5.6 and above, so you'll have full compatibility with any version you choose. We recommend running the latest supported PHP version for the best performance and security.
Will my SiteCake website have an SSL certificate?
Yes. Every HostPapa hosting plan includes a free SSL certificate that's automatically issued and maintained, no setup required. SSL encrypts the connection between your SiteCake site and your visitors, shows the trusted padlock in browsers, and helps your site rank higher in search results. Premium plans include upgraded SSL certificates at no additional cost.
