An open-source, modular, multi-tenant application framework and CMS built on ASP.NET Core.
8.2K+3 this week2.6KC#BSD-3-ClauseWell maintainedUpdated 9 hours ago
3 alternatives
3 best open-source alternatives to Drupal (2026)
Looking for a free, open-source alternative to Drupal? These 3 projects can replace it. Each one passed our quality screening and is explained in plain words, so you can compare stars, license and maintenance at a glance.
How to choose
Start with your stack and who will edit the content. If your team works in .NET, OrchardCore is a modular, multi-tenant framework and CMS on ASP.NET Core. In PHP, MODX Revolution is both a CMS and an application framework, suited to multi-language corporate sites and mobile APIs, while Backdrop is built for non-technical editors running blogs, galleries or intranets. Both PHP projects are GPL-2.0, a copyleft license.
- OrchardCoreBest for .NET teams that want a modular, multi-tenant CMS or application framework on ASP.NET Core.
- revolutionBest for PHP developers who want one system for multi-language corporate sites, blogs or mobile APIs.
- backdropBest for PHP sites where non-technical editors will manage a blog, gallery or intranet.
Quick comparison
| Project | Stars | License | Last commit |
|---|---|---|---|
| OrchardCMS/OrchardCore | ★ 8.2K | BSD-3-Clause | 9 hours ago |
| modxcms/revolution | ★ 1.4K | GPL-2.0 | 10 days ago |
| backdrop/backdrop | ★ 1.1K | GPL-2.0 | 16 days ago |
MODX Revolution is a PHP content management system and application framework for building sites from multi-language corporate sites to personal blogs and mobile APIs.
1.4K532PHPGPL-2.0Updated 10 days ago
Backdrop is a PHP content management system for building blogs, galleries, intranets and other websites, designed for non-technical editors.
1.1K+2 this week403PHPGPL-2.0Well maintainedUpdated 16 days ago
FAQ
- Is there a free, open-source alternative to Drupal?
- Yes. The most popular open-source alternatives to Drupal on Repolode are OrchardCore, revolution, backdrop.
- Which Drupal alternative should I choose?
- OrchardCore has the most GitHub stars and is released under BSD-3-Clause. Compare the license and last commit of each option in the table above before choosing.
How this list is made: AI reads each project's documentation to match it with products it can replace, every project passes our quality screening, and the list is ranked by GitHub stars. Stars updated Nov 7, 2026. How Repolode works