# Nextcloud Memories vs Sandstorm

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

| | Nextcloud Memories | Sandstorm |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 69/100 ✓ | 65/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 41 in Photo Management | #1 of 5 in Web Hosting |
| GitHub stars | 3 867 | 7 078 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +24 ✓ | +1 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 17 ✓ | 0 |
| Latest release | v10.2.0 · 23 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | PHP | JavaScript |

## Which one should you pick?

Nextcloud Memories scores 69/100 against 65/100 for Sandstorm, so it is the safer default.

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

Nextcloud Memories is growing faster right now (+24 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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