# Owncast vs PrestaShop

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | Owncast | PrestaShop |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 75/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #1 of 4 in Live Streaming | #2 of 27 in E-commerce |
| GitHub stars | 11 632 ✓ | 9 239 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +76 ✓ | +22 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 11 ✓ |
| Latest release | v0.3.0 · 2 Sept 2026 | 9.2.0 · 30 Sept 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Other |
| Main language | Go | PHP |

## Which one should you pick?

PrestaShop scores 75/100 against 73/100 for Owncast, so it is the safer default.

PrestaShop ships more often: 11 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for Owncast.

If you want the quickest setup, Owncast is easier to run; PrestaShop needs more configuration.

Owncast is growing faster right now (+76 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Owncast](https://selfhost.directory/project/owncast) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/owncast.md)
- [PrestaShop](https://selfhost.directory/project/prestashop) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/prestashop.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/owncast-vs-prestashop