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OwncastMistServer
Free

Free and open source, with no subscriptions or viewer limits.

 Freemium

The open source edition is free; commercial licences are sold separately.

Web, Self-hosted Linux, Self-hosted
  • Built-in chat with moderation and custom emotes
  • Works with standard streaming protocols and software
  • Public domain open source edition
  • Supports many streaming protocols including WebRTC and RIST
  • Bandwidth and hosting costs fall on you
  • Requires running and securing your own server
  • Aimed at developers and integrators rather than home users
  • Some features tied to paid licences
Self-hosted Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Open source Open source
License not stated License: Unlicense
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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