Orchard Core vs Typecho
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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Typecho
Lightweight, fast blogging program
| Feature | Orchard Core | Typecho |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Content Management Systems | Blogging Platforms |
| License | BSD-3-Clause | GPL-2.0 |
| 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 | ★ 12,418 |
| First released | 2018 | 2008 |
| Replaces | Sitecore, WordPress | WordPress, Blogger |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Orchard Core or Typecho better?
Typecho is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Orchard Core if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Orchard Core and Typecho free and open-source?
Yes. Orchard Core is licensed under BSD-3-Clause and Typecho under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Orchard Core and Typecho with Docker?
Orchard Core: yes. Typecho: yes.