Apache HopvsOrca
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Apache Hop | Orca | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 64/100 | 91/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 1 in ETL | #1 of 209 in AI Agents |
| GitHub stars | 1 514 | 109 139 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +38 | +9 232 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 15 |
| Latest release | — | v1.4.243 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Java | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Orca scores 91/100 against 64/100 for Apache Hop, so it is the safer default.
Orca ships more often: 15 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Apache Hop.
If you want the quickest setup, Orca is easier to run; Apache Hop needs more configuration.
Orca is growing faster right now (+9 232 stars in 30 days).
Apache Hop details →Orca details →