EMQXvsOwncast
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| EMQX | Owncast | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 78/100 | 73/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 14 in Messaging | #1 of 4 in Live Streaming |
| GitHub stars | 16 868 | 11 632 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +113 | +76 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 15 | 3 |
| Latest release | 6.3.2 · 16 Oct 2026 | v0.3.0 · 2 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | Erlang | Go |
Which one should you pick?
EMQX scores 78/100 against 73/100 for Owncast, so it is the safer default.
EMQX ships more often: 15 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for Owncast.
If you want the quickest setup, Owncast is easier to run; EMQX needs more configuration.
EMQX details →Owncast details →