OwncastvsSaleor
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Owncast | Saleor | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 75/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 4 in Live Streaming | #2 of 27 in E-commerce |
| GitHub stars | 11 631 | 23 487 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +78 | +118 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 80 |
| Latest release | v0.3.0 · 2 Sept 2026 | 3.23.45 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | BSD-3-Clause |
| Main language | Go | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Saleor scores 75/100 against 73/100 for Owncast, so it is the safer default.
Saleor ships more often: 80 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for Owncast.
If you want the quickest setup, Owncast is easier to run; Saleor needs more configuration.
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