LuantivsOwncast
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Luanti | Owncast | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 77/100 | 73/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 62 in Game Servers | #1 of 4 in Live Streaming |
| GitHub stars | 13 785 | 11 631 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +151 | +78 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 7 | 3 |
| Latest release | 5.17.0 · 20 Aug 2026 | v0.3.0 · 2 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | C | Go |
Which one should you pick?
Luanti scores 77/100 against 73/100 for Owncast, so it is the safer default.
Luanti ships more often: 7 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for Owncast.
If you want the quickest setup, Owncast is easier to run; Luanti needs more configuration.
Luanti details →Owncast details →