Matrix HookshotvsNextcloud
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Matrix Hookshot | Nextcloud | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 52/100 | 86/100 |
| Rank in category | #26 of 33 in Communication | #1 of 27 in File Sharing & Collaboration |
| GitHub stars | 460 | 37 325 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +430 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 22 |
| Latest release | 7.6.0 · 26 Oct 2026 | v33.0.10 · 15 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
Nextcloud scores 86/100 against 52/100 for Matrix Hookshot, so it is the safer default.
Nextcloud ships more often: 22 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for Matrix Hookshot.
Nextcloud is growing faster right now (+430 stars in 30 days).
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