MeshCentralvsNextcloud Memories
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| MeshCentral | Nextcloud Memories | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 | 69/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 23 in Remote Access | #3 of 41 in Photo Management |
| GitHub stars | 7 528 | 3 866 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +250 | +23 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 16 | 17 |
| Latest release | 1.3.1 · 23 Oct 2026 | v10.2.0 · 23 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
MeshCentral scores 74/100 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 16 for MeshCentral.
If you want the quickest setup, MeshCentral is easier to run; Nextcloud Memories needs more configuration.
MeshCentral is growing faster right now (+250 stars in 30 days).
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