# nocodb vs Orca

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | nocodb | Orca |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 81/100 | 91/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #1 of 4 in No-code Platforms | #1 of 209 in AI Agents |
| GitHub stars | 65 370 | 108 815 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +316 | +8 908 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 15 | 15 |
| Latest release | 2026.10.0 · 23 Oct 2026 | v1.4.243 · 28 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

Orca scores 91/100 against 81/100 for nocodb, so it is the safer default.

If you want the quickest setup, Orca is easier to run; nocodb needs more configuration.

Orca is growing faster right now (+8 908 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [nocodb](https://selfhost.directory/project/nocodb) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/nocodb.md)
- [Orca](https://selfhost.directory/project/orca) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/orca.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/nocodb-vs-orca