# Owncast vs usque

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

| | Owncast | usque |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 ✓ | 53/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 4 in Live Streaming | #29 of 56 in VPN |
| GitHub stars | 11 631 ✓ | 1 503 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +78 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 9 ✓ |
| Latest release | v0.3.0 · 2 Sept 2026 ✓ | v4.2.1 · 20 Jul 2026 |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Go | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

Owncast scores 73/100 against 53/100 for usque, so it is the safer default.

usque ships more often: 9 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for Owncast.

If you want the quickest setup, Owncast is easier to run; usque 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)
- [usque](https://selfhost.directory/project/usque) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/usque.md)

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