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Owncast vs Restreamer
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| Fact | Owncast | Restreamer |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Go | HTML |
| Licence | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 12k | 5.2k |
| Latest | v0.3.0 | v2.12.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-05 | 2026-05-22 |
| Release cadence | about 118 days between releases | about 54 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 3 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 0 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Twitch. Alternatives to Twitch →
PartialOwncastOne live channel with its own chat, without uploaded videos or a directory of other streamers.
PartialRestreamerTakes one live stream from a camera or OBS to its own player page and on to other platforms, without chat or a directory of other streamers.
Owncast
Owncast
unsigned The latest release, v0.3.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Restreamer
unsigned The latest release, v2.12.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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