LangfusevsOwncast
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Langfuse | Owncast | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 86/100 | 73/100 |
| Rank in category | #9 of 124 in AI | #1 of 4 in Live Streaming |
| GitHub stars | 36 689 | 11 632 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 664 | +76 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 161 | 3 |
| Latest release | v4.71.0 · 27 Oct 2026 | v0.3.0 · 2 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Go |
Which one should you pick?
Langfuse scores 86/100 against 73/100 for Owncast, so it is the safer default.
Langfuse ships more often: 161 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for Owncast.
If you want the quickest setup, Owncast is easier to run; Langfuse needs more configuration.
Langfuse is growing faster right now (+1 664 stars in 30 days).
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