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Restreamer vs Owncast: catalog facts
Restreamer	Owncast
Free Free to download from its GitHub repository.	Free Free and open source, with no subscriptions or viewer limits.
Web, Self-hosted	Web, Self-hosted
Runs on your own server Web interface for managing streams	Built-in chat with moderation and custom emotes Works with standard streaming protocols and software
You provide the server and bandwidth Setup and maintenance are your responsibility	Bandwidth and hosting costs fall on you Requires running and securing your own server
Self-hosted	Self-hosted
Closed 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 October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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