# Nextcloud Memories vs PgHero

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

| | Nextcloud Memories | PgHero |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 69/100 ✓ | 66/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 41 in Photo Management | #1 of 2 in Performance monitoring |
| GitHub stars | 3 865 | 8 941 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +22 ✓ | +11 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 17 ✓ | 0 |
| Latest release | v10.2.0 · 23 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | PHP | Ruby |

## Which one should you pick?

Nextcloud Memories scores 69/100 against 66/100 for PgHero, so it is the safer default.

Nextcloud Memories ships more often: 17 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for PgHero.

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

## Details

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

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