Drupal vs Pico
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted content management systems options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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| Feature | Drupal | Pico |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Content Management Systems | Content Management Systems |
| License | GPL-2.0 | MIT |
| Language | PHP | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | bare-metal, docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 4,280 | ★ 3,904 |
| First released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Replaces | Adobe Experience Manager, Sitecore | WordPress |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Drupal or Pico better?
Neither is universally better. Drupal has the larger community, while Pico is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Drupal and Pico free and open-source?
Yes. Drupal is licensed under GPL-2.0 and Pico under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Drupal and Pico with Docker?
Drupal: yes. Pico: yes.