# Neko vs Nextcloud Memories

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

| | Neko | Nextcloud Memories |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 78/100 ✓ | 69/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 22 in Remote Desktop | #3 of 41 in Photo Management |
| GitHub stars | 22 563 ✓ | 3 866 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +188 ✓ | +23 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 4 | 17 ✓ |
| Latest release | v3.2.0 · 15 Oct 2026 | v10.2.0 · 23 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | PHP |

## Which one should you pick?

Neko scores 78/100 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 4 for Neko.

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

Neko is growing faster right now (+188 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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