Orchard Core vs Pico
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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| Feature | Orchard Core | Pico |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Content Management Systems | Content Management Systems |
| License | BSD-3-Clause | MIT |
| Language | C# | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | bare-metal, docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 8,148 | ★ 3,904 |
| First released | 2018 | 2012 |
| Replaces | Sitecore, WordPress | WordPress |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Orchard Core or Pico better?
Neither is universally better. Orchard Core has the larger community, while Pico is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Orchard Core and Pico free and open-source?
Yes. Orchard Core is licensed under BSD-3-Clause and Pico under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Orchard Core and Pico with Docker?
Orchard Core: yes. Pico: yes.