Live streaming, your way.
Owncast is a live video streaming platform with built-in chat that lets you broadcast to your audience directly. Use your favorite broadcasting software like OBS or Streamlabs to go live on your own custom page — no need for Twitch, YouTube, or any other third-party service.
What makes Owncast worth launching.
Engage with your viewers in real-time using the integrated chat with custom emoji, moderation tools, and chat bots.
Personalize your stream page with your own logo, colors, social links, and custom styles — no coding required.
Broadcast using OBS, Streamlabs, or any RTMP-compatible software you already use — just point it at your Owncast page.
Let followers on Mastodon and other platforms get notified when you go live and share your stream with their audience.
Embed your live stream and chat into any existing website or blog with a simple snippet of code.
Track how many people are watching, see viewer trends over time, and check your stream's health from the admin dashboard.
If you fit one of these, Owncast is probably built for you.
Practical scenarios where Owncast makes a real difference.
Go live with your favorite games and build a community around your channel with real-time chat and custom emotes.
Teach courses, host Q&A sessions, or run virtual workshops with your own branded streaming page and no platform restrictions.
Stream conferences, meetups, concerts, or community events directly to your audience without relying on third-party platforms.
Run a round-the-clock stream of music, creative coding, or pre-recorded content that your audience can tune into anytime.
Owncast gives you everything you need to stream live video and connect with your audience in real-time. With a built-in video player, live chat, and customizable page, you can create a streaming experience that feels like your own. Use your existing broadcasting software — like OBS or Streamlabs — to go live, and your viewers can watch, chat, and follow along from any browser. Customize the look and feel of your stream page with your logo, colors, and style. Owncast is built for creators, educators, gamers, and anyone who wants to broadcast live without relying on big platforms. It's free, open-source, and backed by a passionate community of streamers and developers.
Owncast is the open-source streaming platform that puts you in control. Unlike traditional streaming services, your content lives on your own page with your own branding, your own rules, and your own community. Streamers love Owncast because it works with the broadcasting software they already use, includes a powerful built-in chat, and connects with the Fediverse so followers never miss a stream. Whether you're a gamer building a channel, an educator hosting live classes, or an event organizer broadcasting to the world, Owncast gives you a professional streaming experience that's fully yours.
No per-seat pricing
Add your whole team for one flat fee.
Your data stays yours
Nothing passes through a third-party cloud.
Use your own domain
Run it on yourdomain.com with free SSL.
No terminal. No config. No docs.
Workflow automation
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Monitors, fixes & deploys 24/7
One platform. Every app. No surprises.
Your own private server — no shared hosting, no slowdowns.
Deploy Owncast and as many other apps as you want — no per-app charges, ever.
Full ownership. No third-party access. Export anytime.
Unlimited apps, unlimited users, unlimited traffic. One bill.
SSL, backups, and updates run automatically behind the scenes.
Cancel anytime. Take your data with you. No questions asked.
What others charge for just the empty server.
Server costs only. Prices checked June 2026.
4 vCPU cores, 8 GB RAM, 150 GB storage
A solid place to start
| Provider | Their price | You save |
|---|---|---|
| DigitalOcean | $48/mo | $29 (60%) |
| Vultr | $40/mo | $21 (53%) |
| Linode | $48/mo | $29 (60%) |
| AWS Lightsail | $84/mo | $65 (77%) |
| Google Cloud E2 | $103.45/mo | $84.45 (82%) |
8 vCPU cores, 24 GB RAM, 400 GB storage
The sweet spot for most people
| Provider | Their price | You save |
|---|---|---|
| DigitalOcean | $144/mo | $95 (66%) |
| Vultr | $144/mo | $95 (66%) |
| Linode | $192/mo | $143 (74%) |
| AWS Lightsail | $164/mo | $115 (70%) |
| Google Cloud E2 | $231.17/mo | $182.17 (79%) |
16 vCPU cores, 64 GB RAM, 600 GB storage
For power users
| Provider | Their price | You save |
|---|---|---|
| DigitalOcean | $384/mo | $285 (74%) |
| Vultr | $320/mo | $221 (69%) |
| Linode | $384/mo | $285 (74%) |
| AWS Lightsail | $384/mo | $285 (74%) |
| Google Cloud E2 | $474.53/mo | $375.53 (79%) |
Prices checked June 2026. Excludes taxes, credits, backups, bandwidth.
Everything you need to know about launching Owncast on OpenZapps.
Owncast is a live video streaming platform with built-in chat. It lets you broadcast to your audience from your own custom page — think of it like having your own private Twitch or YouTube Live.
Not at all! With OpenZapps, your Owncast page is launched and ready to go. You just need to connect your broadcasting software (like OBS) and start streaming — it's that simple.
You pay a flat monthly fee to OpenZapps to run Owncast (and any other apps you want). There are no hidden charges, per-stream fees, or revenue cuts.
Yes. Since Owncast runs on your own private cloud server through OpenZapps, your content, viewer data, and chat history stay with you — no third-party platform has access to it.
Yes! Through OpenZapps, you can connect your own custom domain so your stream lives at a web address you choose — like stream.yourname.com.
Try something new — same platform, same flat price.
Start free, launch Owncast in seconds, and cancel whenever you want — zero risk.
Plans start at $29/month. Cancel anytime.
