Orchard Core vs Publii
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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Orchard Core
Modular, multi-tenant CMS built on ASP.NET Core
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Publii
Desktop CMS for building static blogs and sites
| Feature | Orchard Core | Publii |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Content Management Systems | Blogging Platforms |
| License | BSD-3-Clause | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | C# | HTML |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 8,148 | ★ 7,282 |
| First released | 2018 | 2017 |
| Replaces | Sitecore, WordPress | WordPress, Squarespace |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Orchard Core or Publii better?
Neither is universally better. Orchard Core has the larger community, while Publii is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Orchard Core and Publii free and open-source?
Yes. Orchard Core is licensed under BSD-3-Clause and Publii under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Orchard Core and Publii with Docker?
Orchard Core: yes. Publii: check the project docs for container support.