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Orchard Core vs Piranha CMS
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| Fact | Orchard Core | Piranha CMS |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C# | C# |
| Licence | BSD-3-Clause | MIT |
| Stars | 8.2k | 2.2k |
| Latest | v3.0.1 | v12.2 |
| Last push | 2026-10-19 | 2026-10-15 |
| Release cadence | about 35 days between releases | about 190 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 32 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 2 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Piranha CMS replaces Orchard Core. Alternatives to Orchard Core →
PartialASP.NET Core CMS with a lighter content model.
Orchard Core
✓ signed The latest release, v3.0.1, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Piranha CMS
unsigned The latest release, v12.2, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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