# NewtArr vs Owncast

> 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).

## Details

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

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