Orchard Core vs Statamic
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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Statamic
Laravel-powered flat-file CMS for custom sites
| Feature | Orchard Core | Statamic |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Content Management Systems | Content Management Systems |
| License | BSD-3-Clause | MIT |
| 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 | ★ 4,861 |
| First released | 2018 | 2012 |
| Replaces | Sitecore, WordPress | WordPress, Contentful |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Orchard Core or Statamic better?
Neither is universally better. Orchard Core has the larger community, while Statamic is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Orchard Core and Statamic free and open-source?
Yes. Orchard Core is licensed under BSD-3-Clause and Statamic under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Orchard Core and Statamic with Docker?
Orchard Core: yes. Statamic: yes.