OwncastvsApache Pinot
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Owncast | Apache Pinot | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 33/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 4 in Live Streaming | #7 of 7 in Databases & storage |
| GitHub stars | 11 632 | 6 169 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +76 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 3 |
| Latest release | v0.3.0 · 2 Sept 2026 | release-1.6.0 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | — |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Go | Java |
Which one should you pick?
Owncast scores 73/100 against 33/100 for Apache Pinot, so it is the safer default.
Owncast is growing faster right now (+76 stars in 30 days).
Owncast details →Apache Pinot details →