# LinuxCNC vs Owncast

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

| | LinuxCNC | Owncast |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 64/100 | 73/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #1 of 4 in Industrial IoT | #1 of 4 in Live Streaming |
| GitHub stars | 2 513 | 11 632 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +12 | +76 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 3 |
| Latest release | v2.9.10 · 3 Jul 2026 | v0.3.0 · 2 Sept 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | GPL-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

Owncast scores 73/100 against 64/100 for LinuxCNC, so it is the safer default.

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

Owncast is growing faster right now (+76 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [LinuxCNC](https://selfhost.directory/project/linuxcnc) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/linuxcnc.md)
- [Owncast](https://selfhost.directory/project/owncast) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/owncast.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/linuxcnc-vs-owncast