AnswervsNextcloud
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Answer | Nextcloud | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 71/100 | 86/100 |
| Rank in category | #5 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #1 of 27 in File Sharing & Collaboration |
| GitHub stars | 15 702 | 37 333 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +20 | +438 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 6 | 22 |
| Latest release | v2.0.3 · 22 Sept 2026 | v33.0.10 · 15 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
Nextcloud scores 86/100 against 71/100 for Answer, so it is the safer default.
Nextcloud ships more often: 22 stable releases in the past year, against 6 for Answer.
If you want the quickest setup, Answer is easier to run; Nextcloud needs more configuration.
Nextcloud is growing faster right now (+438 stars in 30 days).
Answer details →Nextcloud details →