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MediaMTX vs Owncast: catalog facts
MediaMTX	Owncast
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source, with no subscriptions or viewer limits.
Self-hosted	Web, Self-hosted
Supports many streaming protocols in one server Zero dependencies and a single config file	Built-in chat with moderation and custom emotes Works with standard streaming protocols and software
Handles live streams, not a media library Configuration assumes some streaming knowledge	Bandwidth and hosting costs fall on you Requires running and securing your own server
Downloadable app, Self-hosted	Self-hosted
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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