OpenTTDvsOwncast
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| OpenTTD | Owncast | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 73/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 23 in Gaming | #1 of 4 in Live Streaming |
| GitHub stars | 8 434 | 11 631 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +137 | +78 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 4 | 3 |
| Latest release | 15.3 · 4 Apr 2026 | v0.3.0 · 2 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | C | Go |
Which one should you pick?
OpenTTD and Owncast score the same (73/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.
OpenTTD 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; OpenTTD needs more configuration.
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