ACE-StepvsOwncast
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| ACE-Step | Owncast | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 77/100 | 73/100 |
| Rank in category | #13 of 125 in AI | #1 of 4 in Live Streaming |
| GitHub stars | 14 151 | 11 632 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 283 | +76 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 | 3 |
| Latest release | v0.1.8 · 18 May 2026 | v0.3.0 · 2 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Go |
Which one should you pick?
ACE-Step scores 77/100 against 73/100 for Owncast, so it is the safer default.
ACE-Step ships more often: 9 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for Owncast.
If you want the quickest setup, Owncast is easier to run; ACE-Step needs more configuration.
ACE-Step is growing faster right now (+1 283 stars in 30 days).
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