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Owncast

Owncast

Self-hosted live video streaming server with built-in chat and Fediverse integration.

Open source alternative to:

YouTubeYouTubeTwitchTwitchVimeo LivestreamVimeo LivestreamRestreamRestreamStreamYardStreamYard
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Version history

2 releases· tracked since May 12, 2026

  1. v0.3.0

    Detected on September 4, 2026

  2. v0.2.5

    First tracked version

    Detected on May 12, 2026

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OpenAltFinder Score
88/100
Project Health (50%)
75/100
License (20%)
100/100
Self-hostable (20%)
100/100
Recency (10%)
100/100
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Project Details
License
MIT
Self hostable
Yes
Repository details
Version
v0.3.0
Created
5/24/2020
Stars
11,613
Forks
1,188
Open issues
167
Last commit
10/18/2026

Updated 10/18/2026, 11:00:50 PM

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Sponsor Owncast
OpenCollective

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