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OpenCms vs Orchard Core
Both stand on content management systems. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Choose OpenCms if your organization needs a free, self-hosted system for managing many websites centrally, with multiple editing and content-access options. Look elsewhere if custom user roles are essential; for core bug fixing, the listed support option is Premium Support at €5,000 a year.
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Orchard Core combines editorial CMS tools with an extensible application framework, including APIs, workflows, and multi-tenancy. Its free license and flexible deployment options are useful for .NET teams, while support is community-oriented.
Visit Orchard CoreThe facts
| OpenCms | Orchard Core | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Maker | OpenCms | Not published |
| Website | opencms.org | orchardcore.net |
| On content management systems | #16 of 165 | #20 of 165 |
OpenCms: what it does well
- Free software is downloadable and usable without license fees.
- A single installation can centrally manage hundreds of websites.
- Editors can use drag-and-drop, inline, or form-based editing.
- Content is accessible through WebDAV, CMIS, SMB, web, and REST.
- Supports multilingual content, editorial workflows, SEO tools, and custom content types.
What to know first
- Custom user roles are not available.
- Core bug fixing is exclusive to Premium Support subscribers.
- The 10-incident support package excludes OpenCms core bug fixing.
Orchard Core: what it does well
- Free, open-source BSD-3-Clause license
- More than 90 built-in modules
- Typed GraphQL API for headless applications
- One installation can run isolated sites
- Includes two-factor authentication
What to know first
- Built on ASP.NET Core
- Support is directed to community channels and documentation
- Hosting requires an environment where .NET runs
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