Owncastvssignserver-ce
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Owncast | signserver-ce | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 51/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 4 in Live Streaming | #2 of 2 in PKI |
| GitHub stars | 11 632 | 440 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +76 | +4 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 2 |
| Latest release | v0.3.0 · 2 Sept 2026 | v7.7.1 · 26 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | LGPL-2.1 |
| Main language | Go | Java |
Which one should you pick?
Owncast scores 73/100 against 51/100 for signserver-ce, so it is the safer default.
Owncast ships more often: 3 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for signserver-ce.
If you want the quickest setup, Owncast is easier to run; signserver-ce needs more configuration.
Owncast is growing faster right now (+76 stars in 30 days).
Owncast details →signserver-ce details →