capvsOwncast
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| cap | Owncast | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 79/100 | 73/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 12 in Video | #1 of 4 in Live Streaming |
| GitHub stars | 24 027 | 11 632 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 254 | +76 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 | 3 |
| Latest release | cap-v0.6.2 · 28 Oct 2026 | v0.3.0 · 2 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | Rust | Go |
Which one should you pick?
cap scores 79/100 against 73/100 for Owncast, so it is the safer default.
cap ships more often: 14 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for Owncast.
If you want the quickest setup, Owncast is easier to run; cap needs more configuration.
cap is growing faster right now (+1 254 stars in 30 days).
cap details →Owncast details →