# Owncast vs Switcher Studio

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Owncast

| Attribute | Owncast | Switcher Studio |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 34.9 (77% (high)) | 25.6 (53% (medium)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 48 | - |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 1 | - |
| adoption.github_stars | 11,587 | - |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"An open source streaming server that runs on your infrastructure using standard protocols, featuring built-in chat, moderation, custom branding, and no subscription fees or viewer limits. It is indexed under Live Streaming.","source":"https://owncast.online","question":"What is Owncast?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Owncast is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the MIT licence. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://owncast.online","question":"Is Owncast free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Owncast supports the web and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://owncast.online","question":"What platforms does Owncast support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Owncast can be deployed cloud / SaaS and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://owncast.online","question":"Can Owncast be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Owncast is published under the MIT licence, a permissive licence that generally allows commercial use and modification. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.","source":"https://github.com/owncast/owncast","question":"Is Owncast open source?","confidence":0.95}]` | `[{"answer":"A mobile and desktop application that enables live streaming from multiple iOS, macOS, and Android devices simultaneously. Features include graphics overlays, remote guest collaboration, recording, and direct audience monetization across social media platforms. It is indexed under Live Streaming.","source":"https://www.switcherstudio.com","question":"What is Switcher Studio?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Switcher Studio supports the web, macOS, iOS and Android. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://www.switcherstudio.com","question":"What platforms does Switcher Studio support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Switcher Studio, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.switcherstudio.com","question":"Can Switcher Studio be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 8 integrations for Switcher Studio, including Facebook, YouTube, Twitch, Microsoft Stream, Shopify, Instagram, TikTok and Kick. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.switcherstudio.com","question":"What does Switcher Studio integrate with?","confidence":0.6}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true,"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | An open source streaming server that runs on your infrastructure using standard protocols, featuring built-in chat, moderation, custom branding, and no subscription fees or viewer limits. | A mobile and desktop application that enables live streaming from multiple iOS, macOS, and Android devices simultaneously. Features include graphics overlays, remote guest collaboration, recording, and direct audience monetization across social media platforms. |
| features.capabilities | `{"pricing_model":"free_open_source","architecture_model":"open_source_local_encoder","gpl_or_permissive_oss_license":true}` | `{"pricing_model":"flat_monthly_subscription","architecture_model":"heavy_desktop_broadcast_suite","simulcast_multi_destination_rtmp_output_hub":true,"custom_lower_thirds_graphics_and_brand_overlays":true}` |
| integrations.count | 3 | 8 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Mastodon","native":true,"category":"social","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"ActivityPub","native":true,"category":"social","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Webhooks","native":true,"direction":"outbound"}]` | `[{"name":"Facebook","native":true,"category":"streaming","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"YouTube","native":true,"category":"streaming","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Twitch","native":true,"category":"streaming","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Microsoft Stream","native":true,"category":"streaming","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Shopify","native":true,"category":"e-commerce","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Instagram","native":false,"category":"streaming","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"TikTok","native":false,"category":"streaming","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Kick","native":false,"category":"streaming","direction":"outbound"}]` |
| language.primary | Go | - |
| license.spdx | MIT | - |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"ios":true,"mac":true,"web":true,"android":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"free_open_source","summary":"Free and open source","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://owncast.online","retrievedAt":"2026-10-12T15:31:16.668Z"}` | `{"type":"subscription","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://www.switcherstudio.com","retrievedAt":"2026-09-01T14:52:49.253Z","freeTrialDays":14}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | no |
| pricing.model | freemium | commercial |
| pricing.price_level | low | unknown |
| pricing.transparent | - | no |
| release.cadence_days | 105 | - |
| release.history | `[{"url":"https://github.com/owncast/owncast/releases/tag/v0.3.0","date":"2026-09-03T16:31:05Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.3.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/owncast/owncast/releases/tag/v0.2.5","date":"2026-04-11T22:44:17Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.2.5"},{"url":"https://github.com/owncast/owncast/releases/tag/v0.2.4","date":"2026-01-10T23:34:29Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.2.4"},{"url":"https://github.com/owncast/owncast/releases/tag/v0.2.3","date":"2025-05-10T21:14:45Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.2.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/owncast/owncast/releases/tag/v0.2.2","date":"2025-05-03T18:45:34Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.2.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/owncast/owncast/releases/tag/v0.2.1","date":"2025-01-17T21:21:34Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.2.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/owncast/owncast/releases/tag/v0.2.0","date":"2025-01-11T23:07:48Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.2.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/owncast/owncast/releases/tag/v0.1.3","date":"2024-04-07T20:13:03Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.1.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/owncast/owncast/releases/tag/v0.1.2","date":"2023-11-18T21:17:25Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.1.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/owncast/owncast/releases/tag/v0.1.1","date":"2023-07-28T20:07:08Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.1.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/owncast/owncast/releases/tag/v0.1.0","date":"2023-05-30T16:18:06Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.1.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/owncast/owncast/releases/tag/v0.0.13","date":"2022-11-27T00:43:27Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.0.13"},{"url":"https://github.com/owncast/owncast/releases/tag/v0.0.12","date":"2022-07-09T21:24:54Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.0.12"},{"url":"https://github.com/owncast/owncast/releases/tag/v0.0.11","date":"2022-03-05T19:28:03Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.0.11"},{"url":"https://github.com/owncast/owncast/releases/tag/v0.0.10","date":"2021-10-06T22:40:14Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.0.10"},{"url":"https://github.com/owncast/owncast/releases/tag/v0.0.9","date":"2021-09-26T21:37:40Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.0.9"},{"url":"https://github.com/owncast/owncast/releases/tag/v0.0.8","date":"2021-08-11T16:19:46Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.0.8"},{"url":"https://github.com/owncast/owncast/releases/tag/v0.0.7","date":"2021-05-15T16:44:35Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.0.7"},{"url":"https://github.com/owncast/owncast/releases/tag/v0.0.6","date":"2021-03-08T18:25:51Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.0.6"},{"url":"https://github.com/owncast/owncast/releases/tag/v0.0.5","date":"2021-01-13T07:30:48Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.0.5"}]` | - |
| security.disclosure_policy | yes | - |
| security.scorecard | 4.7 | - |
| security.trust_center | https://owncast.online/security | - |
| security.vulnerabilities | `{"count":5,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=go&package_name=github.com%2Fowncast%2Fowncast&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":"CRITICAL"}` | - |

## Capabilities (Live Streaming)

| Capability | Owncast | Switcher Studio |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Architecture model | Open source local encoder | Heavy desktop broadcast suite |
| Simulcast multi destination rtmp output hub | - | ✓ |
| Remote guest browser invites for interviews webrtc | - | - |
| Custom lower thirds graphics and brand overlays | - | ✓ |
| ISO track recording for isolated guest audio video | - | - |
| Hardware encoding acceleration nvenc quicksync | - | - |
| Srt secure reliable transport protocol support | - | - |
| Multi network unified aggregated chat feed | - | - |
| Chroma key green screen and virtual backgrounds | - | - |
| Ndi network device interface feed ingestion | - | - |
| SOC2 type ii | - | - |
| Gpl or permissive oss license | ✓ | - |
| Pricing model | Free open source | Flat monthly subscription |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T21:42:15.226Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*