noisedashvsOwncast
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| noisedash | Owncast | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 46/100 | 73/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 3 in Audio | #1 of 4 in Live Streaming |
| GitHub stars | 366 | 11 632 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +76 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 2 | 3 |
| Latest release | v0.8.0 · 22 Oct 2026 | v0.3.0 · 2 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | JavaScript | Go |
Which one should you pick?
Owncast scores 73/100 against 46/100 for noisedash, so it is the safer default.
Owncast ships more often: 3 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for noisedash.
If you want the quickest setup, Owncast is easier to run; noisedash needs more configuration.
Owncast is growing faster right now (+76 stars in 30 days).
noisedash details →Owncast details →