Orchard Core vs Tina 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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Tina CMS
Git-backed content management with visual editing
| Feature | Orchard Core | Tina CMS |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Content Management Systems | Content Management Systems |
| License | BSD-3-Clause | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | C# | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 8,148 | ★ 13,714 |
| First released | 2018 | 2021 |
| Replaces | Sitecore, WordPress | Contentful, Sanity |
Why pick each one
Choose Tina CMS if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 13.7k GitHub stars
- Written in TypeScript
Frequently asked questions
Is Orchard Core or Tina CMS better?
Tina CMS is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider Orchard Core if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Orchard Core and Tina CMS free and open-source?
Yes. Orchard Core is licensed under BSD-3-Clause and Tina CMS under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Orchard Core and Tina CMS with Docker?
Orchard Core: yes. Tina CMS: yes.