OpenSlidesvsOwncast
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| OpenSlides | Owncast | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 56/100 | 73/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 3 in Conference Management | #1 of 4 in Live Streaming |
| GitHub stars | 660 | 11 631 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +15 | +78 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 13 | 3 |
| Latest release | 4.3.6 · 20 Oct 2026 | v0.3.0 · 2 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Shell | Go |
Which one should you pick?
Owncast scores 73/100 against 56/100 for OpenSlides, so it is the safer default.
OpenSlides ships more often: 13 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for Owncast.
If you want the quickest setup, Owncast is easier to run; OpenSlides needs more configuration.
Owncast is growing faster right now (+78 stars in 30 days).
OpenSlides details →Owncast details →