Orchard Core vs Pagekit
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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Orchard Core
Modular, multi-tenant CMS built on ASP.NET Core
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Pagekit
Modular and lightweight CMS with a modern interface
| Feature | Orchard Core | Pagekit |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Content Management Systems | Content Management Systems |
| License | BSD-3-Clause | MIT |
| Language | C# | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 8,148 | ★ 5,457 |
| First released | 2018 | 2014 |
| Replaces | Sitecore, WordPress | WordPress |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Orchard Core or Pagekit better?
Neither is universally better. Orchard Core has the larger community, while Pagekit is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Orchard Core and Pagekit free and open-source?
Yes. Orchard Core is licensed under BSD-3-Clause and Pagekit under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Orchard Core and Pagekit with Docker?
Orchard Core: yes. Pagekit: yes.