OwncastvsPicImpact
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Owncast | PicImpact | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 57/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 4 in Live Streaming | #14 of 41 in Photo Management |
| GitHub stars | 11 631 | 1 315 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +78 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 9 |
| Latest release | v0.3.0 · 2 Sept 2026 | v3.3.8 · 23 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Go | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Owncast scores 73/100 against 57/100 for PicImpact, so it is the safer default.
PicImpact ships more often: 9 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for Owncast.
If you want the quickest setup, Owncast is easier to run; PicImpact needs more configuration.
Owncast is growing faster right now (+78 stars in 30 days).
Owncast details →PicImpact details →