OwncastvsYOURLS
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Owncast | YOURLS | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 74/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 4 in Live Streaming | #1 of 23 in URL Shortener |
| GitHub stars | 11 632 | 12 290 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +76 | +47 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 4 |
| Latest release | v0.3.0 · 2 Sept 2026 | 1.10.6 · 30 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Go | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
YOURLS scores 74/100 against 73/100 for Owncast, so it is the safer default.
YOURLS ships more often: 4 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for Owncast.
If you want the quickest setup, Owncast is easier to run; YOURLS needs more configuration.
Owncast details →YOURLS details →