NextcloudvsWhiteboard
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Nextcloud | Whiteboard | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 86/100 | 56/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 27 in File Sharing & Collaboration | #5 of 10 in Code Review |
| GitHub stars | 37 344 | 3 381 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +437 | +4 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 22 | 3 |
| Latest release | v33.0.10 · 15 Oct 2026 | diffr/0.1.22 · 26 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | PHP | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Nextcloud scores 86/100 against 56/100 for Whiteboard, so it is the safer default.
Nextcloud ships more often: 22 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for Whiteboard.
If you want the quickest setup, Whiteboard is easier to run; Nextcloud needs more configuration.
Nextcloud is growing faster right now (+437 stars in 30 days).
Nextcloud details →Whiteboard details →