# Nextcloud Memories vs TraceRoot

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

| | Nextcloud Memories | TraceRoot |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 69/100 ✓ | 58/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 41 in Photo Management | #11 of 51 in Monitoring & observability |
| GitHub stars | 3 868 ✓ | 1 142 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +25 | +30 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 17 ✓ | 10 |
| Latest release | v10.2.0 · 23 Oct 2026 | v1.3.3 · 27 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | PHP | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

Nextcloud Memories scores 69/100 against 58/100 for TraceRoot, so it is the safer default.

Nextcloud Memories ships more often: 17 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for TraceRoot.

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

## Details

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

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