Nextcloud MemoriesvsPaperless-ngx
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Nextcloud Memories | Paperless-ngx | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 69/100 | 86/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 41 in Photo Management | #3 of 46 in Document Management |
| GitHub stars | 3 867 | 47 195 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +24 | +1 239 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 17 | 26 |
| Latest release | v10.2.0 · 23 Oct 2026 | v3.3.4 · 22 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | PHP | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Paperless-ngx scores 86/100 against 69/100 for Nextcloud Memories, so it is the safer default.
Paperless-ngx ships more often: 26 stable releases in the past year, against 17 for Nextcloud Memories.
Paperless-ngx is growing faster right now (+1 239 stars in 30 days).
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