# Open Source POS vs Owncast

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

| | Open Source POS | Owncast |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 66/100 | 73/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #1 of 1 in Commerce | #1 of 4 in Live Streaming |
| GitHub stars | 4 467 | 11 632 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +62 | +76 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 3 |
| Latest release | 3.4.3 · 21 Oct 2026 ✓ | v0.3.0 · 2 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | PHP | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

Owncast scores 73/100 against 66/100 for Open Source POS, so it is the safer default.

If you want the quickest setup, Owncast is easier to run; Open Source POS needs more configuration.

## Details

- [Open Source POS](https://selfhost.directory/project/open-source-pos) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/open-source-pos.md)
- [Owncast](https://selfhost.directory/project/owncast) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/owncast.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/open-source-pos-vs-owncast