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Orchard Core vs Wagtail
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| Fact | Orchard Core | Wagtail |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C# | Python |
| Licence | BSD-3-Clause | BSD-3-Clause |
| Stars | 8.2k | 21k |
| Latest | v3.0.1 | v8.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 35 days between releases | about 1 day between releases |
| Active contributors | 31 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 30+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Contentful. Alternatives to Contentful →
PartialOrchard CoreA .NET CMS framework that can also run headless with GraphQL.
PartialWagtailA Django CMS with an editor-friendly admin and a read-only content API for headless front ends.
Orchard Core
✓ signed The latest release, v3.0.1, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Wagtail
unsigned The latest release, v8.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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