OwncastvsRybbit
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Owncast | Rybbit | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 73/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 4 in Live Streaming | #4 of 21 in Web analytics |
| GitHub stars | 11 632 | 13 186 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +76 | +123 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 12 |
| Latest release | v0.3.0 · 2 Sept 2026 | v2.9.2 · 22 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Owncast and Rybbit score the same (73/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.
Rybbit ships more often: 12 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for Owncast.
If you want the quickest setup, Owncast is easier to run; Rybbit needs more configuration.
Owncast details →Rybbit details →