# ChronoFrame vs Memtly

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

| | ChronoFrame | Memtly |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 63/100 ✓ | 48/100 |
| Rank in category | #8 of 41 in Photo Management | #11 of 19 in Photo Galleries |
| GitHub stars | 1 964 ✓ | 300 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +32 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 24 ✓ |
| Latest release | v1.0.2 · 21 Oct 2026 ✓ | 1.0.7.6 · 25 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | C |

## Which one should you pick?

ChronoFrame scores 63/100 against 48/100 for Memtly, so it is the safer default.

Memtly ships more often: 24 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for ChronoFrame.

If you want the quickest setup, ChronoFrame is easier to run; Memtly needs more configuration.

ChronoFrame is growing faster right now (+32 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [ChronoFrame](https://selfhost.directory/project/chronoframe) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/chronoframe.md)
- [Memtly](https://selfhost.directory/project/memtly) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/memtly.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/chronoframe-vs-memtly