openclawvsOrca
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| openclaw | Orca | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 93/100 | 91/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 125 in AI | #1 of 209 in AI Agents |
| GitHub stars | 393 243 | 108 555 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +2 895 | +8 648 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 37 | 15 |
| Latest release | v2026.10.8 · 27 Oct 2026 | v1.4.243 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
openclaw scores 93/100 against 91/100 for Orca, so it is the safer default.
openclaw ships more often: 37 stable releases in the past year, against 15 for Orca.
If you want the quickest setup, Orca is easier to run; openclaw needs more configuration.
Orca is growing faster right now (+8 648 stars in 30 days).
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