gluetunvsOwncast
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| gluetun | Owncast | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 75/100 | 73/100 |
| Rank in category | #5 of 56 in VPN | #1 of 4 in Live Streaming |
| GitHub stars | 15 912 | 11 631 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +314 | +78 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 3 |
| Latest release | v3.41.3 · 30 Jul 2026 | v0.3.0 · 2 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Go | Go |
Which one should you pick?
gluetun scores 75/100 against 73/100 for Owncast, so it is the safer default.
gluetun ships more often: 8 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for Owncast.
If you want the quickest setup, Owncast is easier to run; gluetun needs more configuration.
gluetun is growing faster right now (+314 stars in 30 days).
gluetun details →Owncast details →