NextcloudvsPanWatch
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Nextcloud | PanWatch | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 86/100 | 62/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 27 in File Sharing & Collaboration | #3 of 9 in Fintech |
| GitHub stars | 37 338 | 2 283 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +431 | +132 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 22 | 12 |
| Latest release | v33.0.10 · 15 Oct 2026 | 0.20.0 · 23 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | PHP | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Nextcloud scores 86/100 against 62/100 for PanWatch, so it is the safer default.
Nextcloud ships more often: 22 stable releases in the past year, against 12 for PanWatch.
If you want the quickest setup, PanWatch is easier to run; Nextcloud needs more configuration.
Nextcloud is growing faster right now (+431 stars in 30 days).
Nextcloud details →PanWatch details →