OwncastvsProject OSRM
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Owncast | Project OSRM | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 69/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 4 in Live Streaming | #2 of 9 in Mapping & GPS |
| GitHub stars | 11 631 | 8 178 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +78 | +75 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 16 |
| Latest release | v0.3.0 · 2 Sept 2026 | v26.10.0 · 1 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | BSD-2-Clause |
| Main language | Go | C++ |
Which one should you pick?
Owncast scores 73/100 against 69/100 for Project OSRM, so it is the safer default.
Project OSRM ships more often: 16 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for Owncast.
If you want the quickest setup, Owncast is easier to run; Project OSRM needs more configuration.
Owncast details →Project OSRM details →