# Owncast privacy rating

Self-hosted live streaming server with built-in chat, compatible with standard broadcasting software and the fediverse.

## Summary

Owncast scores 80 out of 100 (grade B) on the video platforms criteria. It meets 3 of 4 criteria: open source, no trackers or telemetry and no ads or data sales. It does not meet independent audit.

- Website: https://owncast.online
- Source code: https://github.com/owncast/owncast
- License: MIT
- Platforms: Web
- Home page trackers: none found
- Category: [Video platforms](https://privacyratings.com/video-platforms/)
- Grade: B (80/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | Yes | MIT. | https://github.com/owncast/owncast/blob/develop/LICENSE |
| No trackers or telemetry | Yes | The project states Owncast has no tracking, and the software has no telemetry. | https://owncast.online |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Funded by donations, with no ads. | https://opencollective.com/owncast |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/video-platforms/owncast/
Edit: https://github.com/privacyratings/privacyratings.com/edit/main/ratings/video-platforms/owncast.md