# Orca: Free Open Source Alternative to Codex, Conductor, Kiro

Canonical: https://caniforkit.com/fork/orca
Last updated: 2026-11-07

Orca (Open Source, Open Source) replaces Codex, Conductor, Kiro, SoloTerm. Agent Development Environment that runs Claude Code, Codex, Gemini, and other CLI agents in parallel across isolated git worktrees, with terminals, browser, diff review, and git tools built in.

## Tool Specifications
- **Tool Name**: Orca
- **Type**: Open Source Project
- **License**: Open Source
- **Official Website**: https://www.onorca.dev/
- **GitHub Repository**: https://github.com/stablyai/orca
- **GitHub Stars**: ★ 117.7k
- **Runs On**: Local
- **Maintenance Status**: nov 2026
- **Platforms**: desktop, cross-platform, one-click install
- **Data Storage**: All application data lives locally on your own machine.
- **Installation**: Clone https://github.com/stablyai/orca or deploy with Docker Compose
- **Setup Requirements**: Download the native package or installer for your operating system.
- **The Catch / Limitation**: Community-driven open source project without dedicated enterprise SLAs.

## Paid SaaS Applications Replaced (5)
Replacing these paid tools with Orca saves up to $75/mo ($900/yr) in software subscriptions:

| Replaced Software | Category | SaaS Price | Comparison Guide |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Codex](https://caniforkit.com/codex) | [ai assistants](https://caniforkit.com/category/ai-assistant) | $15/mo | [Compare Codex vs Orca](https://caniforkit.com/vs/codex-vs-orca) |
| [Conductor](https://caniforkit.com/conductor) | [ai assistants](https://caniforkit.com/category/ai-assistant) | $15/mo | [Compare Conductor vs Orca](https://caniforkit.com/vs/conductor-vs-orca) |
| [Kiro](https://caniforkit.com/kiro) | [ai assistants](https://caniforkit.com/category/ai-assistant) | $15/mo | [Compare Kiro vs Orca](https://caniforkit.com/vs/kiro-vs-orca) |
| [SoloTerm](https://caniforkit.com/soloterm) | [ai assistants](https://caniforkit.com/category/ai-assistant) | $15/mo | [Compare SoloTerm vs Orca](https://caniforkit.com/vs/soloterm-vs-orca) |
| [Warp](https://caniforkit.com/warp) | [ai assistants](https://caniforkit.com/category/ai-assistant) | $15/mo | [Compare Warp vs Orca](https://caniforkit.com/vs/warp-vs-orca) |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Is Orca free and open source?
Orca is an open source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on local. Agent Development Environment that runs Claude Code, Codex, Gemini, and other CLI agents in parallel across isolated git worktrees, with terminals, browser, diff review, and git tools built in.

### What is the trade-off or limitation of using Orca?
Community-driven open source project without dedicated enterprise SLAs.

## Related

- [Self-Hosted Open Source Directory](https://caniforkit.com/self-hosted)
- [All Paid SaaS Alternatives Index](https://caniforkit.com/alternatives)
- [Software Categories Directory](https://caniforkit.com/categories)
- [Homepage](https://caniforkit.com)