OwncastvsWeechat
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Owncast | Weechat | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 70/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 4 in Live Streaming | #8 of 110 in Chat |
| GitHub stars | 11 632 | 3 418 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +76 | +24 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 12 |
| Latest release | v0.3.0 · 2 Sept 2026 | v4.10.1 · 5 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | C |
Which one should you pick?
Owncast scores 73/100 against 70/100 for Weechat, so it is the safer default.
Weechat ships more often: 12 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for Owncast.
If you want the quickest setup, Owncast is easier to run; Weechat needs more configuration.
Owncast is growing faster right now (+76 stars in 30 days).
Owncast details →Weechat details →