Owncast

Self-hosted architecture gives streamers complete ownership over content, audience data, and moderation without vendor lock-in, as emphasized in the key features for independence.

Built-in chat functionality enables immediate audience interaction out of the box, reducing the need for external tools, as highlighted in the README's integrated features.

Supports RTMP protocol, making it compatible with popular broadcasting software like OBS and Streamlabs, ensuring easy adoption for existing streamers.

Full control over the web interface, player, and embed components allows for extensive branding and personalization, as noted in the customizable interface section.