# OJS vs YourMemory

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | OJS | YourMemory |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 62/100 ✓ | 45/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 2 in Publishing | #138 of 209 in AI Agents |
| GitHub stars | 1 046 ✓ | 270 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +7 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 4 ✓ |
| Latest release | — | v1.4.26 · 25 May 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | PHP | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

OJS scores 62/100 against 45/100 for YourMemory, so it is the safer default.

YourMemory ships more often: 4 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for OJS.

If you want the quickest setup, YourMemory is easier to run; OJS needs more configuration.

OJS is growing faster right now (+7 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [OJS](https://selfhost.directory/project/ojs) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/ojs.md)
- [YourMemory](https://selfhost.directory/project/yourmemory) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/yourmemory.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/ojs-vs-yourmemory