# bookwyrm vs Nextcloud Memories

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | bookwyrm | Nextcloud Memories |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 58/100 | 69/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #26 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #3 of 41 in Photo Management |
| GitHub stars | 2 806 | 3 866 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +21 | +23 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 | 17 ✓ |
| Latest release | v0.9.3 · 9 Sept 2026 | v10.2.0 · 23 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | Other | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | PHP |

## Which one should you pick?

Nextcloud Memories scores 69/100 against 58/100 for bookwyrm, so it is the safer default.

Nextcloud Memories ships more often: 17 stable releases in the past year, against 11 for bookwyrm.

If you want the quickest setup, Nextcloud Memories is easier to run; bookwyrm needs more configuration.

## Details

- [bookwyrm](https://selfhost.directory/project/bookwyrm) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/bookwyrm.md)
- [Nextcloud Memories](https://selfhost.directory/project/nextcloud-memories) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/nextcloud-memories.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/bookwyrm-vs-nextcloud-memories