MonerovsOwncast
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Monero | Owncast | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 | 73/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 42 in Cryptocurrency | #1 of 4 in Live Streaming |
| GitHub stars | 10 961 | 11 632 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +90 | +76 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 13 | 3 |
| Latest release | v0.18.5.4 · 15 Oct 2026 | v0.3.0 · 2 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | C++ | Go |
Which one should you pick?
Monero scores 76/100 against 73/100 for Owncast, so it is the safer default.
Monero ships more often: 13 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for Owncast.
If you want the quickest setup, Owncast is easier to run; Monero needs more configuration.
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