OwncastvsTracardi
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Owncast | Tracardi | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 54/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 4 in Live Streaming | #3 of 3 in Customer Data Platform |
| GitHub stars | 11 632 | 658 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +76 | +2 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 1 |
| Latest release | v0.3.0 · 2 Sept 2026 | 1.1.25 · 10 Mar 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Other |
| Main language | Go | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Owncast scores 73/100 against 54/100 for Tracardi, so it is the safer default.
Owncast ships more often: 3 stable releases in the past year, against 1 for Tracardi.
If you want the quickest setup, Owncast is easier to run; Tracardi needs more configuration.
Owncast is growing faster right now (+76 stars in 30 days).
Owncast details →Tracardi details →