GRAV HOSTING · FLAT-FILE SPEED
Blazing-fast Grav hosting, no database needed
Grav, a modern flat-file CMS that keeps content in files — fast like static, flexible like a CMS, with no database to secure. A lean, developer-friendly way to run fast money sites, docs and low-footprint network sites.
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The speed of static, the ease of a CMS
Grav is a modern flat-file CMS: it keeps your content in files instead of a database, so it loads almost as fast as static HTML — but you still get an admin, themes and plugins to manage it all.
With no database, there is less to secure, less to update and a smaller footprint to fingerprint. Every Grav site runs the current release, deployed in seconds with one-click admin login, File Manager and SFTP, and it is served across six CDNs with the origin hidden.
It is a favourite of developers and anyone who wants a fast, low-maintenance site — documentation, blogs, landing pages and lean network sites all sit beautifully on Grav.
Fast, lean sites for every role
When you want CMS convenience without database weight, Grav delivers.
Fully managed Grav hosting
Why host Grav with PBN.LTD?
Because you get flat-file speed and a low footprint with the convenience of a real CMS — all on footprint-free infrastructure with a hidden origin, clean IPs and six CDNs. Fast, lean and free to try for 7 days, with a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Flat-file done right
Grav is a modern flat-file CMS: it keeps your content in simple files rather than a database, then serves it with all the speed that implies. You still get a proper admin, themes and plugins to manage the site — but with none of the database overhead, patching or fingerprint that a traditional CMS carries. It is the best of both worlds: nearly the speed and low footprint of static HTML, with the convenience of a content management system.
Every Grav site runs the current release, deployed in seconds with one-click admin login, File Manager and secure SFTP. Because there is no database to secure or update, there is less to go wrong and less to detect. Served from six CDNs with the origin hidden, a Grav site is fast, lean and quietly invisible.
Developers love Grav for documentation, blogs and content sites; SEOs value it as a low-footprint, still-manageable middle ground for network sites. Either way, it sits on the same footprint-free platform as every other site type, with every hosting trace removed for you.
Fast content money sites, minus the maintenance
For a documentation site, a fast blog or a content-led money site, Grav is a joy: it loads quickly, needs almost no upkeep and has no database to back up or break. On our underloaded servers behind six CDNs it stays fast under real traffic, and free daily backups keep your files safe.
You still get the full bundle with every site: free SSL, a free mailbox on the domain, automatic index checks and built-in Majestic metrics. From $1.20 per site, dropping to just $1 on larger accounts, it is fast, low-maintenance hosting for people who would rather write than administer.
Launch a Grav site in four steps
- Add your domainEnter your domain and choose Grav as the site type.
- Pick SSL, CDN & DNSTurn on HTTPS and choose your CDN and DNS provider for diversity.
- Click once to buildGrav deploys itself, production-ready, in seconds — no database required.
- Point your nameserversConnect your registrar for automatic updates, or set them yourself — then you are live.
How our Grav hosting compares
The same platform that keeps a private network invisible gives a money site premium managed hosting — for a fraction of what either normally costs.
| What you get | PBN.LTD | Typical PBN host | Standard host |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price per site / month | From $1.20 · $1 at scale | $5–$10 | $5–$15 |
| Site types on one plan | All 9 | 1–2 | Usually 1 |
| Top-tier CDNs, with failover | 6 | 0–1 | 0–1 |
| Hidden origin & footprint removal | Yes, automatic | Patchy | No |
| Free daily backups & restore | Yes | Sometimes | Usually paid |
| Free 1 GB mailbox per site | Yes, for ever | No | Usually paid |
| Built-in SEO metrics & index checks | Yes | No | No |
| Free one-click migrations | Yes | Rare | Often paid |
| Auto-updates & hourly self-repair | Yes | No | No |
| 7-day trial & 30-day money-back | Yes | Rare | Rare |
Everything included with every Grav site
No feature is locked behind a higher tier. Whether it is your main money site or one of a hundred network sites, every Grav site comes fully loaded.
Simple pricing, built for money sites and networks
Only pay for what you use — no lock-in, no surprises, and a 7-day free trial to test it all.
Who hosts Grav with us
Developers and writers run fast documentation sites and blogs on a flat-file CMS that stays out of the way, with no database to manage.
Content money-site owners get quick-loading, low-maintenance sites that score well on Core Web Vitals and almost never need attention.
SEOs use Grav as a low-footprint but still manageable middle ground for network sites — much of the safety of static, with a real admin.
Need diversity? Host any of nine site types
A footprint-free network is a varied one. Mix and match any of the nine site types we support — all on the same dashboard, the same slot and the same price.
Grav hosting: flat-file speed with real CMS convenience
Grav is a modern flat-file CMS, and it solves a problem that has bothered site owners for years: how to get the speed and safety of a static site without giving up a proper admin. By keeping content in files instead of a database, Grav loads almost as fast as flat HTML while still giving you themes, plugins and an editor to manage everything. This guide explains what flat-file hosting means in practice, why it results in less to go wrong, and who gets the most from Grav — from developers building documentation to SEOs who want a low-footprint but still-manageable network site.
What a flat-file CMS actually is
Most content management systems store your pages in a database and assemble them on every request. Grav does not. It keeps content in simple files and serves it directly, which removes an entire layer of complexity. There is no database to secure, update or back up, no database queries to slow a page down, and far less to fingerprint. You still get a real content management experience — an admin panel, themes and plugins — but underneath it behaves much more like a static site.
Why flat-file means less to go wrong
Every component a site depends on is something that can break or be exploited, and a database is one of the biggest. By doing without one, Grav sites are inherently leaner, faster and more resilient. On our platform they are deployed in seconds, served from six CDNs with the origin hidden, and backed up daily — so you get flat-file simplicity with enterprise delivery and safety on top. For a site you would rather not have to babysit, it is a genuinely low-maintenance choice.
Grav hosting for fast content money sites
For a blog, a documentation site or a content-led money site, Grav is a joy to run. Pages load quickly, Core Web Vitals stay healthy with no tuning, and there is almost nothing to maintain. It comes with the full platform bundle too — free SSL, free daily backups, a free mailbox on your domain, automatic Google index checks and built-in Majestic metrics — from $1.20 per site, dropping to just $1 on larger accounts. When your money site is content-first and does not need a database, Grav gives you speed and simplicity in equal measure.
Grav for developers and documentation
Developers love Grav, and it shows. Content is written in Markdown, the templating is clean, and there is no database to provision or migrate, which makes it a favourite for documentation, technical blogs and fast marketing sites. You get a full Grav install with File Manager and secure SFTP, so you can work the way you prefer and deploy in seconds. It is the kind of hosting that stays out of your way and lets you ship.
Grav for low-footprint network sites
Grav occupies a useful middle ground for private blog networks. It offers much of the low footprint of static HTML — no database, little to fingerprint — while keeping a proper admin so you can manage content easily. Hosted footprint-free on clean IPs behind six CDNs with a hidden origin, a set of Grav sites can be a fast, safe and genuinely manageable part of a network, especially where you want more than flat HTML but less overhead than a full database CMS.
Managed and maintenance-light
Because there is so little to a Grav site, there is little to look after — and what upkeep there is, we handle. Deployment, delivery, SSL and backups are all managed, and with no database to secure or update, the day-to-day burden is close to zero. It is hosting designed to be forgotten in the best possible way: it simply keeps your site fast and online.
How much does Grav hosting cost?
Grav hosting is priced like every other site type: from $1.20 per site per month, falling to just $1 on larger accounts, with SSL, backups, a mailbox, migrations and the full feature set included and nothing behind a higher tier. When you need another site, you add a single extra hosting spot from $2 a month rather than upgrading. With a 7-day free trial and a 30-day money-back guarantee, trying fast, flat-file Grav hosting costs you nothing.
Grav hosting FAQs
Does Grav really need no database?
Correct — Grav is a flat-file CMS that stores content in files, so there is no database to secure or update, which makes it fast and low-footprint.
Is Grav faster than a database CMS?
Generally yes. With no database queries between the visitor and the page, and delivery across six CDNs, Grav sites load very quickly.
Do I still get an admin?
Yes. Unlike plain static HTML, Grav gives you a full admin, themes and plugins — accessible with one-click login — while keeping the flat-file speed.
Is Grav good for a private blog network?
It is a smart middle ground: much of the low footprint of static hosting, but with an admin to manage content — useful for lean, manageable network sites.
Can I migrate an existing site in?
Yes — one-click migrations bring a site over for free, without changing the original.
Does Grav really need no database?
Correct. Grav stores content in flat files, so there is no database to secure, back up or update — which makes it fast and low-footprint while still giving you a full admin.
Is Grav faster than a database CMS?
Generally yes. With no database queries between the visitor and the page, and delivery across six CDNs, Grav sites load very quickly.
What is Grav best used for?
Documentation, blogs, fast content sites and low-maintenance money sites — anywhere you want CMS convenience without database weight. It is also a smart, low-footprint choice for network sites.
Can I install my own themes and plugins?
Yes. You get a full Grav install with File Manager and SFTP, so any themes and plugins you want are yours to add.
Is Grav suitable for a blog or docs site?
Ideal, in fact. Grav is a favourite for documentation, blogs and fast content sites, giving you a proper admin and editor without any database overhead.
How much maintenance does a Grav site need?
Very little. With no database to secure or update, there is simply less to go wrong — and free daily backups keep your files safe regardless.
Can I install my own themes and plugins?
Yes — you get a full Grav install with File Manager and SFTP, so any themes and plugins you want are yours to add.
Is Grav good for a money site?
Yes, especially for content-led sites. It is fast, cheap to run and low-maintenance, and it gets the same free SSL, backups, mailbox and SEO tools as every other site type.
Can I migrate an existing site in?
Yes — one-click migrations bring a site over for free, without changing the original until you switch.
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Flat-file speed with real CMS convenience — try it free for 7 days, no card required.