# Duix.Avatar vs Owncast

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | Duix.Avatar | Owncast |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 | 73/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #21 of 125 in AI | #1 of 4 in Live Streaming |
| GitHub stars | 16 132 ✓ | 11 632 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +135 ✓ | +76 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 3 ✓ |
| Latest release | — | v0.3.0 · 2 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | C | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

Owncast scores 73/100 against 67/100 for Duix.Avatar, so it is the safer default.

Owncast ships more often: 3 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Duix.Avatar.

If you want the quickest setup, Owncast is easier to run; Duix.Avatar needs more configuration.

## Details

- [Duix.Avatar](https://selfhost.directory/project/duix-avatar) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/duix-avatar.md)
- [Owncast](https://selfhost.directory/project/owncast) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/owncast.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/duix-avatar-vs-owncast