OrcavsWavelog
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Orca | Wavelog | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 91/100 | 60/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 209 in AI Agents | #1 of 4 in Amateur Radio |
| GitHub stars | 109 264 | 580 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +9 357 | +39 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 16 | 19 |
| Latest release | v1.4.244 · 29 Oct 2026 | 3.2.4 · 13 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
Orca scores 91/100 against 60/100 for Wavelog, so it is the safer default.
Wavelog ships more often: 19 stable releases in the past year, against 16 for Orca.
If you want the quickest setup, Orca is easier to run; Wavelog needs more configuration.
Orca is growing faster right now (+9 357 stars in 30 days).
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