OwncastvsruTorrent
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Owncast | ruTorrent | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 62/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 4 in Live Streaming | #4 of 12 in Bittorrent |
| GitHub stars | 11 632 | 2 188 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +76 | +9 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 20 |
| Latest release | v0.3.0 · 2 Sept 2026 | v5.3.19 · 24 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | Other |
| Main language | Go | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
Owncast scores 73/100 against 62/100 for ruTorrent, so it is the safer default.
ruTorrent ships more often: 20 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for Owncast.
If you want the quickest setup, Owncast is easier to run; ruTorrent needs more configuration.
Owncast is growing faster right now (+76 stars in 30 days).
Owncast details →ruTorrent details →