Owncast

Version: 0.2.4
Required minimum memory: 250MB
Last updated 11 Jan 2026

Recent Changes

  • Update owncast to 0.2.4

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  • Lots of localization changes, both in how they work across the web application, and adding more support for them. So more places should show more languages.

  • The backend refactor continues with more splitting things off into standalone data repositories and services.

  • Higher bitrates can now be selected in the video encoding settings.

  • There's a new webhook that fires when you get a new Fediverse follower.

  • Admin: add line divider in sidebar #4098

  • Display shortcut keys of hide/show chat in Dropdown menu #4096

  • Create a custom Translation component #4428

  • Add support for pluralization in the new Translation component #4440

  • Add support for translations in the web project #3950

  • Add server status as a default field in all webhooks #4384

About

Owncast is a self-hosted live video and web chat server for use with existing popular broadcasting software. Point your live stream at a server you personally control and regain ownership over your content.

Features

  • Self hosted and Independent - Have complete control and ownership over your stream, allowing you to create the content and community you want.
  • Chat - The frictionless built-in chat allows your viewers to be a part of the action. Include custom emotes and build chat bots to encourage engagement from your viewers.
  • Works with your software - Point your existing broadcasting software at your Owncast server and begin streaming.
  • External Storage - Owncast can work with different storage providers to optionally scale your videos to many viewers using only low-powered hardware.

Install Owncast in a few minutes on your server with Cloudron. To install Cloudron first, follow our setup steps.
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