cobaltvsNextcloud Memories
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| cobalt | Nextcloud Memories | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 83/100 | 69/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 45 in Download Management | #3 of 41 in Photo Management |
| GitHub stars | 45 597 | 3 867 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 813 | +24 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 17 |
| Latest release | — | v10.2.0 · 23 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Svelte | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
cobalt scores 83/100 against 69/100 for Nextcloud Memories, so it is the safer default.
Nextcloud Memories ships more often: 17 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for cobalt.
If you want the quickest setup, cobalt is easier to run; Nextcloud Memories needs more configuration.
cobalt is growing faster right now (+1 813 stars in 30 days).
cobalt details →Nextcloud Memories details →