Nextcloudvspretalx
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Nextcloud | pretalx | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 86/100 | 62/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 27 in File Sharing & Collaboration | #2 of 3 in Conference Management |
| GitHub stars | 37 331 | 954 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +436 | +8 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 22 | 7 |
| Latest release | v33.0.10 · 15 Oct 2026 | v2026.2.1 · 8 Jul 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | PHP | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Nextcloud scores 86/100 against 62/100 for pretalx, so it is the safer default.
Nextcloud ships more often: 22 stable releases in the past year, against 7 for pretalx.
If you want the quickest setup, Nextcloud is easier to run; pretalx needs more configuration.
Nextcloud is growing faster right now (+436 stars in 30 days).
Nextcloud details →pretalx details →