Pagekit vs Umbraco
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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Pagekit
Modular and lightweight CMS with a modern interface
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Umbraco
Friendly open-source .NET content management system
| Feature | Pagekit | Umbraco |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Content Management Systems | Content Management Systems |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | PHP | C# |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 5,457 | ★ 5,224 |
| First released | 2014 | 2005 |
| Replaces | WordPress | Sitecore, Kentico |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Pagekit or Umbraco better?
Pagekit is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Umbraco if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Pagekit and Umbraco free and open-source?
Yes. Pagekit is licensed under MIT and Umbraco under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Pagekit and Umbraco with Docker?
Pagekit: yes. Umbraco: yes.