CryptPadvsNextcloud Memories
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| CryptPad | Nextcloud Memories | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 71/100 | 69/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 6 in Office Suites | #3 of 41 in Photo Management |
| GitHub stars | 8 030 | 3 867 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +78 | +24 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 7 | 17 |
| Latest release | 2026.10.0 · 21 Oct 2026 | v10.2.0 · 23 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
CryptPad scores 71/100 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 7 for CryptPad.
If you want the quickest setup, Nextcloud Memories is easier to run; CryptPad needs more configuration.
CryptPad is growing faster right now (+78 stars in 30 days).
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