# Owncast vs skyvern

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

| | Owncast | skyvern |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 75/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #1 of 4 in Live Streaming | #3 of 26 in Automation |
| GitHub stars | 11 631 | 23 295 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +78 | +237 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 26 ✓ |
| Latest release | v0.3.0 · 2 Sept 2026 | v1.0.56 · 14 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

skyvern scores 75/100 against 73/100 for Owncast, so it is the safer default.

skyvern ships more often: 26 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for Owncast.

If you want the quickest setup, Owncast is easier to run; skyvern needs more configuration.

skyvern is growing faster right now (+237 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Owncast](https://selfhost.directory/project/owncast) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/owncast.md)
- [skyvern](https://selfhost.directory/project/skyvern) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/skyvern.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/owncast-vs-skyvern