Pico vs Pimcore
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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Pico
Stupidly simple flat-file CMS
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Pimcore
Multi-channel experience and engagement management platform
| Feature | Pico | Pimcore |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Content Management Systems | Content Management Systems |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, docker, source | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 3,904 | ★ 3,822 |
| First released | 2012 | 2026 |
| Replaces | WordPress | — |
Why pick each one
Choose Pimcore if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (3.8k GitHub stars)
- Written in PHP
Frequently asked questions
Is Pico or Pimcore better?
Pico is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Pimcore if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Pico and Pimcore free and open-source?
Yes. Pico is licensed under MIT and Pimcore under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Pico and Pimcore with Docker?
Pico: yes. Pimcore: yes.