Twitch AlternativesOnly Open Source apps categorised as Live Streaming Tools and Services

The best open source Live Streaming alternative to Twitch is PeerTube. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Twitch and eight of them are open source Live Streaming Tools and Services so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source Live Streaming Tools and Service alternatives to Twitch are Odysee, Owncast, Xtra and Open Streaming Platform.

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Twitch alternatives page was last updated Apr 14, 2025
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  1. PeerTube icon

    PeerTube

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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.

    71 PeerTube alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    • Cloudron
    PeerTube screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Free Speech
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Live Streaming
    2.  Decentralized
    3.  Video Hosting
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Peer-To-Peer
    6.  Share Videos
    7.  Federated
    8. ActivityPub icon  Support for ActivityPub
    9.  GNU/linux-libre
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Support for HD videos
    12.  Fediverse

    PeerTube VS Twitch

     
    Comments about PeerTube as an Alternative to Twitch
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    Guest
    Positive Dec 22, 2022
    4

    It actually has livestreaming.

    Marc
    Negative Nov 23, 2023
    0

    I tried love streaming on PeerTube and according to my friends who tried to watch, the quality was horrible. We tested out three instances with no luck. I'm gonna wait some more and give them the time to fix it

    Guest
    Negative Nov 1, 2022
    -8

    It't not live streaming like Twitch is.

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    • Most users think PeerTube is a great Twitch alternative.

    • PeerTube is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Twitch.

    • PeerTube is the most popular Open Source alternative to Twitch.

    • PeerTube is Free and Open SourceTwitch is Freemium and Proprietary
    • PeerTube is Decentralized and Privacy focusedTwitch is not according to our users
  2. Odysee icon

    Odysee

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    Launch your own channel | Watch and share videos.

    115 Odysee alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    Odysee screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Watch videos
    2.  Live Streaming
    3.  Web-Based
    4.  Video Hosting
    5.  Share Videos
    6.  Create Playlist
    7.  Donations
    8.  Cryptocurrency support
    9.  Decentralized
    10.  Ad-free
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  TV Streaming

    Odysee VS Twitch

     
    Comments about Odysee as an Alternative to Twitch
    Guest
    Positive Nov 1, 2022
    4

    Not ad-free. Ad-free is for premium users.

    davaga6837
    Negative Apr 14, 2025
    0

    Heavily connected with LBRY, which is dead due to securities fraud.

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    • Most users think Odysee is a great Twitch alternative.

    • Odysee is Freemium and Open SourceTwitch is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Odysee is Decentralized and Privacy focusedTwitch is not according to our users
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    Owncast

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    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.

    18 Owncast alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    Owncast screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Live Streaming
    2.  Streaming
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  No registration required
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Fediverse
    7.  Decentralized
    8.  Custom overlays
    9. ActivityPub icon  Support for ActivityPub
    10.  AirPlay Support
    11.  RTMP Live Streaming
    12.  Live Push Notifications

    Owncast VS Twitch

     
  5. Xtra icon

    Xtra

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    Xtra for Twitch is a Twitch client focused on providing the best viewing and chatting experience on mobile devices:

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Xtra screenshot 1

    Xtra VS Twitch

     
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    Open Streaming Platform

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    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.

    37 Open Streaming Platform alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    Open Streaming Platform screenshot 1

    Open Streaming Platform Features

    1.  Live Broadcasting
    2.  Livestream recorder
    3.  Streaming
    4.  Record videos

    Open Streaming Platform VS Twitch

     

    • Almost everyone thinks Open Streaming Platform is a great Twitch alternative.

    • Open Streaming Platform is the most popular Linux alternative to Twitch.

    • Open Streaming Platform is Free and Open SourceTwitch is Freemium and Proprietary
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    zap.stream

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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...

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Live Broadcasting
    2.  React

    zap.stream VS Twitch

     
  9. Twire icon

    Twire

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    Twire is an open source, ad free Twitch browser and stream player for Android. You can select multiple themes and also login with your twitch account. You can also follow and unfollow streamers through the app.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid

    Twire Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Media Streaming

    Twire VS Twitch

     
    Comments about Twire as an Alternative to Twitch
    e5tcadpv5
    Positive Jan 3, 2024
    0

    Alternate front end where you can login to twitch account. Also follow streamers locally without data being sent to twitch

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    • Twire is Free and Open SourceTwitch is Freemium and Proprietary
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    PeerTube Live

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    Stream your device camera to your PeerTube channel.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    • PeerTube
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Multiple Account support
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Fediverse

    PeerTube Live VS Twitch

     
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