# octo-server vs Owncast

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | octo-server | Owncast |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 53/100 | 73/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #37 of 110 in Chat | #1 of 4 in Live Streaming |
| GitHub stars | 1 101 | 11 631 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +78 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 ✓ | 3 |
| Latest release | v1.24.0 · 26 Oct 2026 ✓ | v0.3.0 · 2 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Go | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

Owncast scores 73/100 against 53/100 for octo-server, so it is the safer default.

octo-server ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for Owncast.

If you want the quickest setup, Owncast is easier to run; octo-server needs more configuration.

Owncast is growing faster right now (+78 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/octo-server-vs-owncast