Owncast

Free and open source software for running your own livestream

About Owncast

Owncast is open-source software for running your own live video streaming and chat server, in the style of large mainstream platforms but under your control. It runs on your server, works with standard streaming tools and protocols, and has no subscriptions, viewer limits, or forced ads. You can install it in seconds via an installer, a single download, or Docker. It is built for independent creators, groups, builders, and enterprises that want a private or public streaming presence they own.

Owncast website preview

Live preview of owncast.online via the WordPress mShots service — it can take a few seconds to generate on a first visit.

Owncast: strengths & things to check

Strengths

Completely free to use — this directory lists no paid plan for it.
Covers livestreaming, self hosted, open source — see the focus areas listed in its key facts.
Has 6 close alternatives in the same category on this page, so switching or comparing is easy.

Things to check

Free tools can change their model or shut down — avoid locking critical work into it without an export path.
Current plan prices are not listed here (they change too often to print reliably) — confirm the exact price on the official site.
It is one of 808 tools in the AI Image & Video category here — compare it against the alternatives below before you commit.

Derived from this listing's own data (pricing model, focus areas and category) — not a hands-on review score.

Owncast pricing

Pricing model	Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
Free access	Yes — fully free
Current plan prices	Listed on the official site — prices change, so this directory links out instead of printing a number that may already be stale.
Official site	owncast.online

Owncast key facts

Category: AI Image & Video
Pricing: Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
Focus areas: livestreaming, self hosted, open source
Official site: owncast.online

Owncast FAQ

How much does Owncast cost?

Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. Current plans and prices are listed on the official site (owncast.online).

What is Owncast used for?

Free and open source software for running your own livestream Its focus areas in the AI Image & Video category: livestreaming, self hosted, open source.

Where can I try Owncast?

On its official site, owncast.online — the Visit Official Site button above goes straight there.

Owncast vs alternatives

	Owncast	Ampache	AzuraCast	ClipBucket
Pricing	Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.	Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.	Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.	Freemium — a free tier lets you start, and paid plans are available if you need more.
Focus areas	livestreaming, self hosted, open source	music streaming, self hosted, open source	radio, streaming, self hosted, docker, open source	video sharing, self hosted, open source
Official site	owncast.online	ampache.org	azuracast.com	clipbucket.fr
Directory status	Listed	Listed	Listed	Listed

Side-by-side from each listing's own directory data. Full alternative cards are below.

About the AI Image & Video category

AI tools for generating images, videos, music, and voices from simple prompts. The AI Image & Video category on Tools Hub currently lists 808 tools. Alongside Owncast, it includes Tube Archivist, Chevereto, Ente, Memtly.

FreeAI Image & Videolivestreamingself-hostedopen-source

Alternatives to Owncast

Tools in the same AI Image & Video category that share focus areas with Owncast — worth comparing before you commit:

AI Image & Video

Ampache

Web based audio and video streaming application and file manager

Freemusic-streamingself-hostedopen-source

AI Image & Video

AzuraCast

Web radio management suite that installs everything in minutes

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AI Image & Video

ClipBucket

Open source script to start your own video sharing website

Freemiumvideo-sharingself-hostedopen-source

AI Image & Video

HomeGallery

Browse personal photos and videos with AI-powered discovery

Freephotosgalleryself-hostedopen-source

AI Image & Video

HomeTube

Ad-free video and playlist downloader for your media server

Freevideo-downloaderself-hostedplexopen-source

AI Image & Video

Karaoke Eternal

Open karaoke party system with a browser-based player

Freekaraokeself-hostedopen-source

More in AI Image & Video

Comparing tools in the AI Image & Video category? These related listings are worth a look: Tube Archivist — Organize, search, and enjoy your personal YouTube collection; Chevereto — Image and video hosting software for your own website; Ente — Store and share photos with absolute privacy and encryption.