gitlistvsOrca
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| gitlist | Orca | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 59/100 | 91/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 6 in Code Management | #1 of 209 in AI Agents |
| GitHub stars | 2 948 | 109 022 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +-4 | +9 115 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1 | 15 |
| Latest release | 2.0.1 · 9 Sept 2026 | v1.4.243 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | BSD-3-Clause | MIT |
| Main language | PHP | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Orca scores 91/100 against 59/100 for gitlist, so it is the safer default.
Orca ships more often: 15 stable releases in the past year, against 1 for gitlist.
If you want the quickest setup, Orca is easier to run; gitlist needs more configuration.
Orca is growing faster right now (+9 115 stars in 30 days).
gitlist details →Orca details →