Owncast AlternativesLive & Video Streaming Apps like Owncast

Owncast is described as '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' and is a Live Streaming tools and service in the video & movies category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Owncast for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Android, iPhone, Android Tablet and Self-Hosted apps. The best Owncast alternative is PeerTube, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Owncast are Twitch, Kick, Streamplace and PeerTube Live.

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  1. PeerTube icon
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    A free, decentralized and federated video platform that allows peer-to-peer video streaming. Supports interoperability via ActivityPub, customizable user interface, video embedding, and follows channels from across the Fediverse without data mining or ads.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    • Cloudron
     
  2. Twitch icon
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    Broadcast live gaming content, esports, creative arts, and IRL streams with real-time audience interaction, subscriptions, ads, and donations, fostering a global community.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
    • Playstation
    • Fire TV
    • Xbox
    • Android Tablet
    • Android TV
    • Apple TV
    • Meta Quest
    • Chrome OS
     
  3. Kick icon
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    Kick.com is a live-streaming platform hosting all types of entertainment content and broadcasts. Kick aims to give the power and revenues back to the content creators, events and sports rightsholders, helping them with the right tools and income split to monetise and grow their...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  4. Streamplace icon
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    Streamplace is the video layer for decentralized social networks. We're building open-source infrastructure around bringing high-quality video experiences to the AT Protocol, designed around user sovereignty and content authenticity.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • Android
    • Online
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Mac
     
  5. zap.stream icon
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    Zap.stream is a live-streaming platform that offers real-time broadcasting with built-in monetization, allowing creators to earn directly from their audience. It emphasizes privacy, decentralization, and direct control over content, giving users more freedom and security...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  6. YouNow icon
     16 likes

    YouNow is the best way to discover talented broadcasters, watch live streams and video chat live with people from around the world.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  7. Facebook Live icon
     3 likes

    Facebook Live lets users share live video with their followers and friends on Facebook.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Facebook
     
  8. Facebook Gaming welcomes you to a new world of play. Share in the joy and fun of rooting for top streamers as they play the world’s biggest games.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  9. Free & affordable Livestream made for every church. Omnia strives to make tools that empower and equip the Church to fulfill it's calling by focusing on software that is impactful, affordable, easy to use, and has great support.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  10. Open Streaming Platform (OSP) is an open-source, RTMP streamer software front-end for Arut's Nginx-RTMP Module. OSP was designed as a self-hosted alternative to services such as Twitch.tv, Ustream.tv, Mixer, and Youtube Live.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
     
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