OwncastvsReadMeABook
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Owncast | ReadMeABook | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 4 in Live Streaming | #3 of 15 in Audiobook Management |
| GitHub stars | 11 631 | 1 033 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +78 | +65 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 21 |
| Latest release | v0.3.0 · 2 Sept 2026 | v1.2.12 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Owncast scores 73/100 against 64/100 for ReadMeABook, so it is the safer default.
ReadMeABook ships more often: 21 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for Owncast.
If you want the quickest setup, Owncast is easier to run; ReadMeABook needs more configuration.
Owncast details →ReadMeABook details →