Nextcloud Memories

Self-Hosted

Open-source photo gallery and memories app for Nextcloud

Overview

Nextcloud Memories is an open-source photo gallery extension for Nextcloud, transforming your self-hosted cloud into a personal memories hub. It offers AI-powered search (face recognition, object detection), timeline and map views for geotagged media, support for RAW files and 4K videos, and mobile sync via Nextcloud apps. Deploy easily via the Nextcloud App Store on existing instances or Docker-based setups. It preserves privacy by keeping all data on your server, with no third-party services for core features.

Self-Hosting Resources

Find Official Image on Docker Hub View Source & Docs

Below is a reference structure for docker-compose.yml. ⚠️ Do NOT run blindly. Replace placeholders with official values.

docker-compose.template.yml TEMPLATE


version: '3'
services:
  nextcloud_memories:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: nextcloud-memories
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

AI-powered media search (faces, objects)
Timeline and geotagged map views
RAW file & 4K video support
Mobile sync with Nextcloud apps
Seamless Nextcloud integration

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Nextcloud Memories hard to install?

No—install directly via the Nextcloud App Store on your existing instance. For new setups, deploy Nextcloud via Docker first, then add Memories from the app store. Minimal configuration is needed beyond enabling the app.

? Is it a good alternative to Google Photos?

Yes—it offers timeline views, search, and mobile sync but keeps data self-hosted for privacy. It lacks some of Google’s advanced AI features but provides full control over your photos with no subscription costs.

? Is it completely free?

Yes—Nextcloud Memories is open-source (AGPL license) and free to use. It requires an existing Nextcloud instance (also free/open source), so there are no costs for the app itself.

Top Alternatives

Google Photos Compare

Apple Photos Search Google

Flickr Pro Search Google

Tool Info

Pricing Free/Open Source

Category Photo Galleries

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Privacy-focused (self-hosted data)
⊕ No subscription fees
⊕ Deep Nextcloud ecosystem integration
⊕ Rich media format support

Cons

⊖ Requires existing Nextcloud instance
⊖ AI features need server resources (GPU optional)
⊖ Mobile app depends on Nextcloud sync