code-servervsOrca
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| code-server | Orca | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 83/100 | 91/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 166 in Developer Tools | #1 of 209 in AI Agents |
| GitHub stars | 79 723 | 108 815 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +325 | +8 908 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 30 | 15 |
| Latest release | v4.143.1 · 23 Oct 2026 | v1.4.243 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Orca scores 91/100 against 83/100 for code-server, so it is the safer default.
code-server ships more often: 30 stable releases in the past year, against 15 for Orca.
If you want the quickest setup, Orca is easier to run; code-server needs more configuration.
Orca is growing faster right now (+8 908 stars in 30 days).
code-server details →Orca details →