Halo 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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Halo
Powerful and easy-to-use open-source website builder
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Orchard Core
Modular, multi-tenant CMS built on ASP.NET Core
| Feature | Halo | Orchard Core |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Blogging Platforms | Content Management Systems |
| License | GPL-3.0 | BSD-3-Clause |
| Language | Java | C# |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 39,485 | ★ 8,148 |
| First released | 2018 | 2018 |
| Replaces | WordPress, Medium | Sitecore, WordPress |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Halo or Orchard Core better?
Halo 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 Halo and Orchard Core free and open-source?
Yes. Halo is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Orchard Core under BSD-3-Clause. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Halo and Orchard Core with Docker?
Halo: yes. Orchard Core: yes.