# Owncast vs SketchForge

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

| | Owncast | SketchForge |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 ✓ | 55/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 4 in Live Streaming | #9 of 22 in 3D Printing |
| GitHub stars | 11 632 ✓ | 1 177 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +76 ✓ | +1 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 3 |
| Latest release | v0.3.0 · 2 Sept 2026 ✓ | v1.0.3 · 17 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

Owncast scores 73/100 against 55/100 for SketchForge, so it is the safer default.

Owncast is growing faster right now (+76 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Owncast](https://selfhost.directory/project/owncast) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/owncast.md)
- [SketchForge](https://selfhost.directory/project/sketchforge-3d) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/sketchforge-3d.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/owncast-vs-sketchforge-3d