Open Source
Owncast
by owncast
Take control over your live stream video by running it yourself. Streaming + chat out of the box.
Our verdict
We have not reviewed Owncast yet
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From the listing
About Owncast
Owncast is a self-hosted live streaming server written in Go. It provides a complete streaming and chat solution out of the box, giving you full control over your live video content.
Best for
Developers and creators who want to own their live streaming infrastructure.
Use cases
- Self-host live streams for events or personal broadcasts
- Run a private or public streaming platform with integrated chat
- Replace third-party streaming services with your own infrastructure
Notes
11,632 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2026-10-26. Licensed MIT.
Pros
- Full control over your stream and data
- Simple setup with built-in chat
- Active open-source project with over 11k stars
Cons
- Requires your own server and bandwidth
- No built-in transcoding; relies on external encoders
- Smaller community compared to major streaming platforms
Key facts
What we have checked
- Latest version
- 0.3.0 (released 3 Sept 2026)
- Days since the last commit
- 11
- GitHub forks
- 1,198
- GitHub stars
- 11,649
- Days to a first reply on issues
- 1.2
- Open issues
- 153
- Releases in the last 90 days
- 1
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Stars and usage
How Owncast is growing
11,638 to 11,649
Health and security
Is Owncast looked after, and what do its setup files show
Health score
91 out of 100
| Part | Points | What we saw |
|---|---|---|
| Recent activity | 30 of 30 | Last push 11 days ago |
| Releases | 7.5 of 15 | 1 release in 90 days |
| Issue replies | 20 of 20 | First reply in 1.2 days (median) |
| Maintainer | 15 of 15 | Owned by an organisation |
| Official source | Not counted | MCP servers only |
Alternatives
Alternatives to Owncast
| Record | Type | How we know | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| YoutubeThis is an alternative to it | Product | Linked recordGitHub |
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Sources
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Changelog
What changed
Released 0.3.0
Released 0.2.5
Released 0.2.4
Released 0.2.3
Released 0.2.2
Released 0.2.1
Released 0.2.0
Released 0.1.3
Released 0.1.2
Released 0.1.1
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