# Owncast vs Snort

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

| | Owncast | Snort |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 ✓ | 47/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 4 in Live Streaming | #53 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 11 631 ✓ | 348 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +78 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 4 ✓ |
| Latest release | v0.3.0 · 2 Sept 2026 ✓ | v0.5.3 · 8 Apr 2026 |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Go | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

Owncast scores 73/100 against 47/100 for Snort, so it is the safer default.

Snort ships more often: 4 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for Owncast.

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

Owncast is growing faster right now (+78 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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