# Nextcloud Memories vs PixelFed

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

| | Nextcloud Memories | PixelFed |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 69/100 ✓ | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 41 in Photo Management | #11 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 3 867 | 7 131 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +24 | +24 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 17 ✓ | 15 |
| Latest release | v10.2.0 · 23 Oct 2026 ✓ | v0.15.2 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | PHP | PHP |

## Which one should you pick?

Nextcloud Memories scores 69/100 against 64/100 for PixelFed, so it is the safer default.

Nextcloud Memories ships more often: 17 stable releases in the past year, against 15 for PixelFed.

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

## Details

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

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