orca

The premium Open Source alternative to Circle.so

🎯 Best for:Organizations wanting to own their community data and platform logic.

What is orca?

A self-hosted alternative to Circle or Tribe for building private social networks and community hubs. It features real-time discussions, user profiles, and administrative tools using a full-stack JavaScript architecture.

Tech Stack
TypeScriptCommunity & Events

Why orca?

  • Modern React frontend
  • No per-user licensing
  • Extensible API

Limitations

  • Requires server maintenance
  • No native mobile app
  • Manual security patching
2/13/2026
Last Update
296
Forks
12
Issues
MIT
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on Circle.so)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
SAVE 100%

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