Orchard Core vs Silverstripe CMS
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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Silverstripe CMS
Developer-friendly CMS with a clean admin interface
| Feature | Orchard Core | Silverstripe CMS |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Content Management Systems | Content Management Systems |
| License | BSD-3-Clause | BSD-3-Clause |
| Language | C# | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 8,148 | ★ 722 |
| First released | 2018 | 2007 |
| Replaces | Sitecore, WordPress | Sitecore, Kentico |
Why pick each one
Choose Silverstripe CMS if…
- Great balance of CMS and framework
- Pleasant editor experience
Frequently asked questions
Is Orchard Core or Silverstripe CMS better?
Neither is universally better. Orchard Core has the larger community, while Silverstripe CMS is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Orchard Core and Silverstripe CMS free and open-source?
Yes. Orchard Core is licensed under BSD-3-Clause and Silverstripe CMS under BSD-3-Clause. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Orchard Core and Silverstripe CMS with Docker?
Orchard Core: yes. Silverstripe CMS: yes.