Owncastvstextpod
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Owncast | textpod | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 45/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 4 in Live Streaming | #53 of 81 in Notes & Editors |
| GitHub stars | 11 632 | 322 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +76 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 3 |
| Latest release | v0.3.0 · 2 Sept 2026 | 0.1.8 · 29 May 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | Rust |
Which one should you pick?
Owncast scores 73/100 against 45/100 for textpod, so it is the safer default.
Owncast is growing faster right now (+76 stars in 30 days).
Owncast details →textpod details →