OrcavsSpottarr
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Orca | Spottarr | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 91/100 | 45/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 209 in AI Agents | #34 of 45 in Download Management |
| GitHub stars | 109 789 | 152 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +9 882 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 17 | 7 |
| Latest release | v1.4.244 · 29 Oct 2026 | v1.20.0 · 9 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | C# |
Which one should you pick?
Orca scores 91/100 against 45/100 for Spottarr, so it is the safer default.
Orca ships more often: 17 stable releases in the past year, against 7 for Spottarr.
If you want the quickest setup, Orca is easier to run; Spottarr needs more configuration.
Orca is growing faster right now (+9 882 stars in 30 days).
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