October CMS 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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October CMS
Laravel-based CMS focused on simplicity for developers
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Orchard Core
Modular, multi-tenant CMS built on ASP.NET Core
| Feature | October CMS | Orchard Core |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Content Management Systems | Content Management Systems |
| License | MIT | BSD-3-Clause |
| Language | PHP | C# |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 11,140 | ★ 8,148 |
| First released | 2014 | 2018 |
| Replaces | WordPress, Wix | Sitecore, WordPress |
Why pick each one
Choose October CMS if…
- Great for Laravel developers
- Simple, transparent architecture
Frequently asked questions
Is October CMS or Orchard Core better?
October CMS 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 October CMS and Orchard Core free and open-source?
Yes. October CMS is licensed under MIT and Orchard Core under BSD-3-Clause. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run October CMS and Orchard Core with Docker?
October CMS: yes. Orchard Core: yes.