NewtArrvsOwncast
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| NewtArr | Owncast | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 43/100 | 73/100 |
| Rank in category | #111 of 142 in Media Management | #1 of 4 in Live Streaming |
| GitHub stars | 195 | 11 632 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +76 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1 | 3 |
| Latest release | v1.0.0 · 24 Feb 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?
Owncast scores 73/100 against 43/100 for NewtArr, so it is the safer default.
Owncast ships more often: 3 stable releases in the past year, against 1 for NewtArr.
If you want the quickest setup, Owncast is easier to run; NewtArr needs more configuration.
Owncast is growing faster right now (+76 stars in 30 days).
NewtArr details →Owncast details →