# Owncast vs zookeeper

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

| | Owncast | zookeeper |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 73/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 4 in Live Streaming | #1 of 8 in Configuration Management |
| GitHub stars | 11 632 | 12 826 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +76 ✓ | +15 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 ✓ | 0 |
| Latest release | v0.3.0 · 2 Sept 2026 | — |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Go | Java |

## Which one should you pick?

Owncast and zookeeper score the same (73/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.

Owncast ships more often: 3 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for zookeeper.

If you want the quickest setup, Owncast is easier to run; zookeeper needs more configuration.

Owncast is growing faster right now (+76 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Owncast](https://selfhost.directory/project/owncast) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/owncast.md)
- [zookeeper](https://selfhost.directory/project/zookeeper) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/zookeeper.md)

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