Owncast
Decentralized single-user live video streaming and chat server for running your own live streams similar in style to the large mainstream options.
- GitHub stars
- 11,586
- License
- MIT
- Latest release
- v0.3.0
3 September 2026 - Last commit
- 12 October 2026
- Runs on
- Go
Commits per month, last 12 months
1,413 commits
Replaces
Paid products Owncast can stand in for.
How to self-host Owncast
Owncast runs on Go. The project's own install guide is the place to start; most people put it on a small server with Docker and a reverse proxy for HTTPS.
- Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
- Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
- Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
- Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.
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Questions
Is Owncast free?
Yes. Owncast is open source under the MIT license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.
Can I self-host Owncast?
Yes. Owncast runs on Go. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.
What does Owncast replace?
People use Owncast instead of Twitch.
Is Owncast still maintained?
The last change to Owncast's code was on 12 October 2026, with 1413 commits in the last 12 months.
Topics
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