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Hi people,

I have to make something like Ning ( a website where users can create their own sites/networks) .

Another example would be webs.com

Are there any Open Source alternatives (PHP only) to these ?

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As a quick reference, check out Vanilla Forum. It is an open source forum software written in PHP. There is also a hosting service available at http://www.vanillaforums.com/ that starts with free plans.

Vanilla is of course only one possible option. Depending on your specific needs for an "open source alternative", you should considering checking out Wordpress, Drupal or Elgg just to name a few.

jsalonen
Dear downvoter, please provide me with tips on how to improve my answer and description on why you think my answer is not useful?
jsalonen
I didn't downvote, but the OP is asking for something to allow users to create sites, not forum posts or blog posts.
Blair McMillan
Thanks. I somehow totally missed that point.
jsalonen
A: 

Try GROU.PS - http://grou.ps

Jack