OwncastvsWindsurfAPI
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Owncast | WindsurfAPI | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 30/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 4 in Live Streaming | #122 of 125 in AI |
| GitHub stars | 11 631 | 3 110 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +78 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 8 |
| Latest release | v0.3.0 · 2 Sept 2026 | v3.141.592657 · 26 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | — |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Go | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
Owncast scores 73/100 against 30/100 for WindsurfAPI, so it is the safer default.
WindsurfAPI ships more often: 8 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for Owncast.
Owncast is growing faster right now (+78 stars in 30 days).
Owncast details →WindsurfAPI details →