Owncast
Your free and open source live streaming with built in chat
Owncast launched on May 31, 2023 with 88 votes, #708 of 4,910 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 3 years on.
What it does
Have your own free and open source live video and web chat server running in minutes. Gain complete control and ownership over your stream, allowing you to create the content, integrations and community you want without big tech.
It runs on your server and works with standard streaming protocols. There are no subscriptions, viewer limits, or forced ads. Flexible, customizable, and it's as private or public as you want it to be. Real-time chat included, no third-party services required. Moderation tools, custom emotes, and user authentication included. Stream from your own domain with your own look and feel. Create your own UI, truly owning the experience. Notify followers via various channels when you go live. Never miss an opportunity to connect with your audience. Encourage engagement and reach new viewers across the fediverse. Connect with Mastodon and ActivityPub platforms. Integrates with existing tools, and…from owncast.online
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