Nextcloudvssignserver-ce
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Nextcloud | signserver-ce | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 86/100 | 51/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 27 in File Sharing & Collaboration | #2 of 2 in PKI |
| GitHub stars | 37 339 | 440 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +432 | +4 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 22 | 2 |
| Latest release | v33.0.10 · 15 Oct 2026 | v7.7.1 · 26 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | LGPL-2.1 |
| Main language | PHP | Java |
Which one should you pick?
Nextcloud scores 86/100 against 51/100 for signserver-ce, so it is the safer default.
Nextcloud ships more often: 22 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for signserver-ce.
If you want the quickest setup, Nextcloud is easier to run; signserver-ce needs more configuration.
Nextcloud is growing faster right now (+432 stars in 30 days).
Nextcloud details →signserver-ce details →