Looking for a Slack Alternative?
Meet Owncast
Decentralized single-user live video streaming and chat server for running your own live streams similar in style to the large mainstream options.
See how much you could save by switching from Slack to Owncast
Average Slack pricing is ~$7.25/user/month
5-Year Projected Savings
$0
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Slack vs Owncast: Feature Comparison
| Feature | Slack Paid SaaS | Owncast Open Source |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | Per-user pricing | Free (hosting only) |
| Data Ownership | ||
| Privacy Control | ||
| Self-Hosted Option | ||
| No Vendor Lock-in | ||
| Source Code Access | ||
| Customizable | Limited | Fully |
| Automatic Updates | Manual | |
| Managed Infrastructure | ||
| Official Support | Community |
Community activity and technical details from the Owncast repository
License
MIT License
Open source license for commercial use
Forks
1.2k
Community-maintained copies
Primary Languages
Why Switch from Slack to Owncast?
Complete Data Ownership
Your data stays on your servers. No third-party access, no data mining, and full compliance with privacy regulations like GDPR and HIPAA.
No Per-User Pricing
Pay only for hosting (~$5-20/month), regardless of team size. Add unlimited users without increasing your costs.
Full Customization
Access the source code and customize Owncast to fit your exact workflow. No feature limitations or paywalls.
No Vendor Lock-in
Export your data anytime. Move between hosting providers freely. Your business isn't dependent on a single vendor.
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