# Orca vs ShelfBridge

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

| | Orca | ShelfBridge |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 91/100 ✓ | 47/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 209 in AI Agents | #9 of 15 in Audiobook Management |
| GitHub stars | 108 815 ✓ | 158 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +8 908 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 15 | 15 |
| Latest release | v1.4.243 · 28 Oct 2026 ✓ | v1.23.13 · 10 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | JavaScript |

## Which one should you pick?

Orca scores 91/100 against 47/100 for ShelfBridge, so it is the safer default.

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

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

## Details

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

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