NextcloudvsUwazi
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Nextcloud | Uwazi | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 86/100 | 54/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 27 in File Sharing & Collaboration | #25 of 46 in Document Management |
| GitHub stars | 37 344 | 328 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +437 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 22 | 14 |
| Latest release | v33.0.10 · 15 Oct 2026 | 1.229.284 · 29 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | PHP | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Nextcloud scores 86/100 against 54/100 for Uwazi, so it is the safer default.
Nextcloud ships more often: 22 stable releases in the past year, against 14 for Uwazi.
If you want the quickest setup, Nextcloud is easier to run; Uwazi needs more configuration.
Nextcloud is growing faster right now (+437 stars in 30 days).
Nextcloud details →Uwazi details →