# Nextcloud Memories vs openpencil

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

| | Nextcloud Memories | openpencil |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 69/100 | 73/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #3 of 41 in Photo Management | #2 of 7 in Design |
| GitHub stars | 3 867 | 9 407 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +24 | +806 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 17 ✓ | 14 |
| Latest release | v10.2.0 · 23 Oct 2026 ✓ | v0.16.0 · 14 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | PHP | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

openpencil scores 73/100 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 14 for openpencil.

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

openpencil is growing faster right now (+806 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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