# Nextcloud Memories vs Standard Notes

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

| | Nextcloud Memories | Standard Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 69/100 | 70/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #3 of 41 in Photo Management | #8 of 81 in Notes & Editors |
| GitHub stars | 3 867 | 6 685 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +24 | +53 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 17 ✓ | 5 |
| Latest release | v10.2.0 · 23 Oct 2026 | @standardnotes/mobile@3.202.11 · 23 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | PHP | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

Standard Notes scores 70/100 against 69/100 for Nextcloud Memories, so it is the safer default.

Nextcloud Memories ships more often: 17 stable releases in the past year, against 5 for Standard Notes.

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

Standard Notes is growing faster right now (+53 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Nextcloud Memories](https://selfhost.directory/project/nextcloud-memories) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/nextcloud-memories.md)
- [Standard Notes](https://selfhost.directory/project/standard-notes) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/standard-notes.md)

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