Gridsome vs Orchard Core
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Gridsome
Vue.js static site generator with a GraphQL data layer
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Orchard Core
Modular, multi-tenant CMS built on ASP.NET Core
| Feature | Gridsome | Orchard Core |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Blogging Platforms | Content Management Systems |
| License | MIT | BSD-3-Clause |
| Language | JavaScript | C# |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | source, binary | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 8,476 | ★ 8,148 |
| First released | 2018 | 2018 |
| Replaces | Gatsby, WordPress | Sitecore, WordPress |
Why pick each one
Choose Gridsome if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Mature project with 8.5k GitHub stars
- Written in JavaScript
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Gridsome or Orchard Core better?
Gridsome is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider Orchard Core if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Gridsome and Orchard Core free and open-source?
Yes. Gridsome is licensed under MIT and Orchard Core under BSD-3-Clause. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Gridsome and Orchard Core with Docker?
Gridsome: check the project docs for container support. Orchard Core: yes.