# Nextcloud Memories vs Wakapi

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

| | Nextcloud Memories | Wakapi |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 69/100 ✓ | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 41 in Photo Management | #4 of 11 in Time Tracking |
| GitHub stars | 3 867 | 4 466 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +24 | +31 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 17 ✓ | 11 |
| Latest release | v10.2.0 · 23 Oct 2026 ✓ | 2.18.2 · 14 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | PHP | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

Nextcloud Memories scores 69/100 against 64/100 for Wakapi, so it is the safer default.

Nextcloud Memories ships more often: 17 stable releases in the past year, against 11 for Wakapi.

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

## Details

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

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