jumpservervsOwncast
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| jumpserver | Owncast | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 77/100 | 73/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 19 in Identity & Auth | #1 of 4 in Live Streaming |
| GitHub stars | 31 848 | 11 632 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +256 | +79 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 | 3 |
| Latest release | v3.10.24 · 27 Oct 2026 | v0.3.0 · 2 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Go |
Which one should you pick?
jumpserver scores 77/100 against 73/100 for Owncast, so it is the safer default.
jumpserver 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; jumpserver needs more configuration.
jumpserver is growing faster right now (+256 stars in 30 days).
jumpserver details →Owncast details →