NextcloudvsYT Zero
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Nextcloud | YT Zero | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 86/100 | 52/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 27 in File Sharing & Collaboration | #53 of 118 in Media Server |
| GitHub stars | 37 338 | 669 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +431 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 22 | 9 |
| Latest release | v33.0.10 · 15 Oct 2026 | 2026.09.9 · 28 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Unlicense |
| Main language | PHP | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Nextcloud scores 86/100 against 52/100 for YT Zero, so it is the safer default.
Nextcloud ships more often: 22 stable releases in the past year, against 9 for YT Zero.
If you want the quickest setup, YT Zero is easier to run; Nextcloud needs more configuration.
Nextcloud is growing faster right now (+431 stars in 30 days).
Nextcloud details →YT Zero details →