LangGraph-GUIvsOrca
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| LangGraph-GUI | Orca | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 43/100 | 91/100 |
| Rank in category | #6 of 7 in AI Workflows | #1 of 209 in AI Agents |
| GitHub stars | 271 | 108 958 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +9 051 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1 | 15 |
| Latest release | v2.2.3 · 24 Jan 2026 | v1.4.243 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Orca scores 91/100 against 43/100 for LangGraph-GUI, so it is the safer default.
Orca ships more often: 15 stable releases in the past year, against 1 for LangGraph-GUI.
If you want the quickest setup, Orca is easier to run; LangGraph-GUI needs more configuration.
Orca is growing faster right now (+9 051 stars in 30 days).
LangGraph-GUI details →Orca details →