OpenScribevsOwncast
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| OpenScribe | Owncast | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 44/100 | 73/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 5 in Healthcare | #1 of 4 in Live Streaming |
| GitHub stars | 223 | 11 632 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +76 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 2 | 3 |
| Latest release | v0.1.1 · 12 Mar 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?
Owncast scores 73/100 against 44/100 for OpenScribe, so it is the safer default.
Owncast ships more often: 3 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for OpenScribe.
If you want the quickest setup, Owncast is easier to run; OpenScribe needs more configuration.
Owncast is growing faster right now (+76 stars in 30 days).
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