Nextcloud MemoriesvsShiny Server
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Nextcloud Memories | Shiny Server | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 69/100 | 57/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 41 in Photo Management | #2 of 20 in Application Management |
| GitHub stars | 3 867 | 763 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +24 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 17 | 0 |
| Latest release | v10.2.0 · 23 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| 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 57/100 for Shiny Server, so it is the safer default.
Nextcloud Memories ships more often: 17 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Shiny Server.
If you want the quickest setup, Nextcloud Memories is easier to run; Shiny Server needs more configuration.
Nextcloud Memories is growing faster right now (+24 stars in 30 days).
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