NodyxvsOwncast
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Nodyx | Owncast | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 48/100 | 73/100 |
| Rank in category | #5 of 6 in Community | #1 of 4 in Live Streaming |
| GitHub stars | 137 | 11 632 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +76 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 3 |
| Latest release | v2.12.0 · 10 Aug 2026 | v0.3.0 · 2 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Svelte | Go |
Which one should you pick?
Owncast scores 73/100 against 48/100 for Nodyx, so it is the safer default.
Nodyx ships more often: 8 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for Owncast.
If you want the quickest setup, Owncast is easier to run; Nodyx needs more configuration.
Owncast is growing faster right now (+76 stars in 30 days).
Nodyx details →Owncast details →