# Nextcloud Memories vs Stash

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

| | Nextcloud Memories | Stash |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 69/100 | 78/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #3 of 41 in Photo Management | #2 of 142 in Media Management |
| GitHub stars | 3 865 | 13 306 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +22 | +300 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 17 ✓ | 7 |
| Latest release | v10.2.0 · 23 Oct 2026 ✓ | latest_develop · 24 Jun 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | PHP | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

Stash scores 78/100 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 7 for Stash.

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

Stash is growing faster right now (+300 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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