MediaMTXvsNextcloud Memories
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| MediaMTX | Nextcloud Memories | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 79/100 | 69/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 118 in Media Server | #3 of 41 in Photo Management |
| GitHub stars | 20 536 | 3 866 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +300 | +23 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 18 | 17 |
| Latest release | v1.21.3 · 25 Oct 2026 | v10.2.0 · 23 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
MediaMTX scores 79/100 against 69/100 for Nextcloud Memories, so it is the safer default.
MediaMTX ships more often: 18 stable releases in the past year, against 17 for Nextcloud Memories.
If you want the quickest setup, MediaMTX is easier to run; Nextcloud Memories needs more configuration.
MediaMTX is growing faster right now (+300 stars in 30 days).
MediaMTX details →Nextcloud Memories details →
Swap a project
Keep MediaMTX, compare it with
Keep Nextcloud Memories, compare it with