# elasticsearch vs Nextcloud Memories

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

| | elasticsearch | Nextcloud Memories |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 84/100 ✓ | 69/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 41 in Search Engines | #3 of 41 in Photo Management |
| GitHub stars | 78 429 ✓ | 3 868 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +449 ✓ | +25 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 32 ✓ | 17 |
| Latest release | v9.5.5 · 6 Oct 2026 | v10.2.0 · 23 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | Other | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Java | PHP |

## Which one should you pick?

elasticsearch scores 84/100 against 69/100 for Nextcloud Memories, so it is the safer default.

elasticsearch ships more often: 32 stable releases in the past year, against 17 for Nextcloud Memories.

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

elasticsearch is growing faster right now (+449 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [elasticsearch](https://selfhost.directory/project/elasticsearch) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/elasticsearch.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/elasticsearch-vs-nextcloud-memories