# Nextcloud Memories vs NodeBB

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

| | Nextcloud Memories | NodeBB |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 69/100 | 73/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #3 of 41 in Photo Management | #4 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 3 867 | 15 243 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +24 ✓ | +18 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 17 | 30 ✓ |
| Latest release | v10.2.0 · 23 Oct 2026 | v4.16.4 · 23 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | PHP | JavaScript |

## Which one should you pick?

NodeBB scores 73/100 against 69/100 for Nextcloud Memories, so it is the safer default.

NodeBB ships more often: 30 stable releases in the past year, against 17 for Nextcloud Memories.

## Details

- [Nextcloud Memories](https://selfhost.directory/project/nextcloud-memories) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/nextcloud-memories.md)
- [NodeBB](https://selfhost.directory/project/nodebb) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/nodebb.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/nextcloud-memories-vs-nodebb