NextcloudvsZero-K
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Nextcloud | Zero-K | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 86/100 | 62/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 27 in File Sharing & Collaboration | #2 of 23 in Gaming |
| GitHub stars | 37 336 | 877 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +441 | +28 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 22 | 0 |
| Latest release | v33.0.10 · 15 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Main language | PHP | Lua |
Which one should you pick?
Nextcloud scores 86/100 against 62/100 for Zero-K, so it is the safer default.
Nextcloud ships more often: 22 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Zero-K.
If you want the quickest setup, Zero-K is easier to run; Nextcloud needs more configuration.
Nextcloud is growing faster right now (+441 stars in 30 days).
Nextcloud details →Zero-K details →