ILIASvsNextcloud
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| ILIAS | Nextcloud | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 61/100 | 86/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 14 in Learning Management System | #1 of 27 in File Sharing & Collaboration |
| GitHub stars | 505 | 37 333 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +-1 | +438 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 22 | 22 |
| Latest release | v11.5 · 6 Oct 2026 | v33.0.10 · 15 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | PHP | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
Nextcloud scores 86/100 against 61/100 for ILIAS, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, Nextcloud is easier to run; ILIAS needs more configuration.
Nextcloud is growing faster right now (+438 stars in 30 days).
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