OwncastvsPostal
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Owncast | Postal | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 72/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 4 in Live Streaming | #3 of 16 in Mail Server |
| GitHub stars | 11 631 | 16 899 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +78 | +75 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 3 |
| Latest release | v0.3.0 · 2 Sept 2026 | 3.3.7 · 3 Jun 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Go | Ruby |
Which one should you pick?
Owncast scores 73/100 against 72/100 for Postal, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, Owncast is easier to run; Postal needs more configuration.
Owncast details →Postal details →