opencutvsOwncast
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| opencut | Owncast | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 75/100 | 73/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 12 in Video | #1 of 4 in Live Streaming |
| GitHub stars | 96 705 | 11 632 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +6 084 | +76 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 4 | 3 |
| Latest release | ffmpeg-8.1.3-1 · 24 Sept 2026 | v0.3.0 · 2 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Go |
Which one should you pick?
opencut scores 75/100 against 73/100 for Owncast, so it is the safer default.
opencut ships more often: 4 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for Owncast.
If you want the quickest setup, Owncast is easier to run; opencut needs more configuration.
opencut is growing faster right now (+6 084 stars in 30 days).
opencut details →Owncast details →