# Nextcloud Memories vs OpenBrief

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

| | Nextcloud Memories | OpenBrief |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 69/100 ✓ | 45/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 41 in Photo Management | #7 of 15 in Audio Processing |
| GitHub stars | 3 868 ✓ | 580 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +25 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 17 ✓ | 1 |
| Latest release | v10.2.0 · 23 Oct 2026 ✓ | v0.4.0 · 25 May 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | PHP | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

Nextcloud Memories scores 69/100 against 45/100 for OpenBrief, so it is the safer default.

Nextcloud Memories ships more often: 17 stable releases in the past year, against 1 for OpenBrief.

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

Nextcloud Memories is growing faster right now (+25 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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