# Owncast vs retroassembly

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

| | Owncast | retroassembly |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 ✓ | 56/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 4 in Live Streaming | #5 of 5 in Emulation |
| GitHub stars | 11 632 ✓ | 1 153 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +76 ✓ | +72 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 3 |
| Latest release | v0.3.0 · 2 Sept 2026 ✓ | v7.260719.1051 · 19 Jul 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Go | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

Owncast scores 73/100 against 56/100 for retroassembly, so it is the safer default.

## Details

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

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