Orcavssidix
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Orca | sidix | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 91/100 | 31/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 209 in AI Agents | #7 of 7 in Local AI |
| GitHub stars | 109 139 | 25 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +9 232 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 15 | 1 |
| Latest release | v1.4.243 · 28 Oct 2026 | v0.7.0 · 22 Apr 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Orca scores 91/100 against 31/100 for sidix, so it is the safer default.
Orca ships more often: 15 stable releases in the past year, against 1 for sidix.
If you want the quickest setup, Orca is easier to run; sidix needs more configuration.
Orca is growing faster right now (+9 232 stars in 30 days).
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