Owncast

Version: 0.2.3
Required minimum memory: 250MB
Last updated 11 May 2025

Recent Changes

  • Update owncast to 0.2.3

  • Full Changelog

  • Prometheus Metrics endpoint not available #4272

  • FediAuth API issue parsing one-time code request #4316

  • Notes sent out with Private mode enabled lack a "to" field #4253

  • If the Fediverse account doesn't exist on the server, EOF error is shown #4215

  • Fix FediAuth errorMessage being set as a raw error type instead of a string #4333

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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