Mezzanine vs Orchard Core
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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Mezzanine
Lightweight content management framework for Django
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Orchard Core
Modular, multi-tenant CMS built on ASP.NET Core
| Feature | Mezzanine | Orchard Core |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Content Management Systems | Content Management Systems |
| License | BSD-2-Clause | BSD-3-Clause |
| Language | Python | C# |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 4,822 | ★ 8,148 |
| First released | 2010 | 2018 |
| Replaces | WordPress | Sitecore, WordPress |
Why pick each one
Choose Mezzanine if…
- Quick to get a Django site running
- Includes blogging out of the box
Frequently asked questions
Is Mezzanine or Orchard Core better?
Neither is universally better. Orchard Core has the larger community, while Mezzanine is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Mezzanine and Orchard Core free and open-source?
Yes. Mezzanine is licensed under BSD-2-Clause and Orchard Core under BSD-3-Clause. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Mezzanine and Orchard Core with Docker?
Mezzanine: yes. Orchard Core: yes.