OwncastvsSteward
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Owncast | Steward | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 46/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 4 in Live Streaming | #2 of 2 in Cloud |
| GitHub stars | 11 632 | 201 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +76 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 6 |
| Latest release | v0.3.0 · 2 Sept 2026 | v0.4.0 · 4 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Go | Go |
Which one should you pick?
Owncast scores 73/100 against 46/100 for Steward, so it is the safer default.
Steward ships more often: 6 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for Owncast.
If you want the quickest setup, Owncast is easier to run; Steward needs more configuration.
Owncast is growing faster right now (+76 stars in 30 days).
Owncast details →Steward details →