Owncastvspretalx
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Owncast | pretalx | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 62/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 4 in Live Streaming | #2 of 3 in Conference Management |
| GitHub stars | 11 631 | 954 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +78 | +8 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 7 |
| Latest release | v0.3.0 · 2 Sept 2026 | v2026.2.1 · 8 Jul 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | Other |
| Main language | Go | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Owncast scores 73/100 against 62/100 for pretalx, so it is the safer default.
pretalx ships more often: 7 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for Owncast.
If you want the quickest setup, Owncast is easier to run; pretalx needs more configuration.
Owncast is growing faster right now (+78 stars in 30 days).
Owncast details →pretalx details →