
Owncast
Self-hosted live streaming and chat
Open-source, self-hosted live video streaming server with built-in web chat.
Owncast compared with similar tools
| Product | Price | Open source | Self-host | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owncast | Free | Yes | Yes | Self-hosted |
| Jellyfin | Free | Yes | Yes | Self-hosted, Web, Android, iOS |
| Zulip | Free plan | Yes | Yes | Web, Self-hosted, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Audiobookshelf | Free | Yes | Yes | Self-hosted, Android, iOS, Web |
| Chatwoot | Free plan | Yes | Yes | Web, Self-hosted, iOS, Android |
| Huly | Free plan | Yes | Yes | Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, Self-hosted |
| Element | Free plan | Yes | Yes | Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Self-hosted |
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Questions
Is Owncast free?
Owncast is free.
Is Owncast open source?
Yes, Owncast is open source.
Can Owncast be self-hosted?
Yes, you can run Owncast on your own server.
What platforms does Owncast run on?
Owncast is available for Self-hosted.
What are some alternatives to Owncast?
Similar indie products include Jellyfin, Zulip, Audiobookshelf, Chatwoot and 4 more.
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