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Nextcloud Talk alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Nextcloud Talk: large calls need the extra High Performance Backend, and requires server administration. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Nextcloud Talk, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Jitsi Meet currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Jitsi Meet logoJitsi MeetOpen sourceYesWeb, iOS, Android +14 of 466.5
2BigBlueButton logoBigBlueButtonOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted4 of 462.6
3MiroTalk logoMiroTalkOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted4 of 455.3
4Mattermost logoMattermostOpen sourceYesWeb, Windows, macOS +41 of 345.6
5Rocket.Chat logoRocket.ChatOpen sourceYesWeb, Windows, macOS +41 of 344.2
6Microsoft Teams logoMicrosoft TeamsFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +20 of 336.3
  1. Jitsi Meet logo

    1. Jitsi MeetTop pick

    Best for: People who want free calls without accounts, or organisations that want to self-host

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, iOS, Android, Self-hosted

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Nextcloud Talk

    Open-source meetings that are simpler to self-host on their own.

    Pros

    • Free and open source
    • Guests join from a browser with no account
    • Can be self-hosted for full control

    Cons

    • Large meetings need well-provisioned servers
    • Less polished than commercial tools
    • Fewer admin and webinar features
    Visit Jitsi Meet Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Jitsi Meet a good Nextcloud Talk alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Open source
    Yes, 100%
    Checked Oct 25, 2026jitsi.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Account needed to join
    No
    Checked Oct 25, 2026jitsi.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026jitsi.github.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Trademark owner
    8x8
    Checked Oct 25, 2026jitsi.org(opens source in a new tab)
  2. BigBlueButton logo

    2. BigBlueButton

    Best for: Schools, universities and trainers who want a self-hosted virtual classroom

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Nextcloud Talk

    Self-hosted open-source virtual classroom for education.

    Pros

    • Teaching tools built in: whiteboards, polls, analytics
    • Integrates with Moodle, Canvas and other LMSs
    • Free and open source

    Cons

    • Needs a dedicated, well-resourced server
    • Less suited to business meetings
    • Admin effort to install and upgrade
    Visit BigBlueButton Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is BigBlueButton a good Nextcloud Talk alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Focus
    Virtual classroom
    Checked Oct 25, 2026bigbluebutton.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Server OS
    Ubuntu 24.04 64-bit
    Checked Oct 25, 2026docs.bigbluebutton.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Minimum server
    16 GB RAM, 8 CPU cores
    Checked Oct 25, 2026docs.bigbluebutton.org(opens source in a new tab)
    License
    LGPL
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. MiroTalk logo

    3. MiroTalk

    Best for: Developers and small organisations who want a free meeting app to self-host or embed

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Nextcloud Talk

    Lightweight self-hosted WebRTC meetings.

    Pros

    • Free and open source under AGPLv3
    • Peer-to-peer and server-based versions
    • Easy to embed in a website

    Cons

    • Maintained largely by one developer
    • You run and secure the server yourself
    • Fewer enterprise admin features
    Visit MiroTalk Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is MiroTalk a good Nextcloud Talk alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License (P2P)
    AGPLv3
    Checked Oct 25, 2026p2p.mirotalk.com(opens source in a new tab)
    License (SFU)
    AGPLv3
    Checked Oct 25, 2026sfu.mirotalk.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026docs.mirotalk.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Peer-to-peer calls
    Yes (P2P edition)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026p2p.mirotalk.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Mattermost logo

    4. Mattermost

    Best for: Security-conscious organizations that must self-host chat

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Self-hosted

    45.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Nextcloud Talk

    Self-hosted team chat with calls, if chat is the main need.

    Pros

    • Open source and self-hosted
    • Slack-like interface
    • Strong compliance options

    Cons

    • Self-hosting requires maintenance
    • Smaller integration catalog than Slack
    Visit Mattermost Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.346
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1553
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Mattermost a good Nextcloud Talk alternative?

    Verified facts

    1 of 3 verified
    Open source
    Yes
    Not checked yetgithub.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    Yes
    Checked Oct 24, 2026mattermost.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free edition
    Yes
    Not checked yetmattermost.com(opens source in a new tab)
  5. Rocket.Chat logo

    5. Rocket.Chat

    Best for: Teams that need self-hosted chat plus customer messaging

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Self-hosted

    44.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Nextcloud Talk

    Self-hosted chat platform with video conferencing integrations.

    Pros

    • Open source and self-hostable
    • Omnichannel customer inbox
    • Matrix federation

    Cons

    • Setup and upgrades take effort
    • Interface less polished than Slack
    Visit Rocket.Chat Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.341
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1553
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Rocket.Chat a good Nextcloud Talk alternative?

    Verified facts

    1 of 3 verified
    Open source
    Yes
    Not checked yetgithub.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    Yes
    Checked Oct 24, 2026rocket.chat(opens source in a new tab)
    Free edition
    Yes
    Not checked yetrocket.chat(opens source in a new tab)
  6. Microsoft Teams logo

    6. Microsoft Teams

    Best for: Organizations already using Microsoft 365

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android

    36.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Nextcloud Talk

    A hosted, fully managed alternative if self-hosting isn't required.

    Pros

    • Included in many Microsoft 365 plans
    • Strong meetings and calling
    • Office file co-editing

    Cons

    • Interface can feel cluttered
    • Best experience requires Microsoft 365
    Visit Microsoft Teams Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.334
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1515
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Microsoft Teams a good Nextcloud Talk alternative?

    Verified facts

    0 of 3 verified
    Free version
    Yes
    Not checked yetmicrosoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Meetings
    Video meetings and webinars
    Not checked yetmicrosoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Microsoft 365 integration
    Yes
    Not checked yetmicrosoft.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Nextcloud Talk alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Jitsi Meet logo

Best Nextcloud Talk alternative for most people

Jitsi Meet

Open-source meetings that are simpler to self-host on their own.

BigBlueButton logo

Best Nextcloud Talk alternative for a free option

BigBlueButton

Self-hosted open-source virtual classroom for education.

Microsoft Teams logo

Best Nextcloud Talk alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Microsoft Teams

A hosted, fully managed alternative if self-hosting isn't required.

MiroTalk logo

Best Nextcloud Talk alternative for open source

MiroTalk

Lightweight self-hosted WebRTC meetings.

Mattermost logo

Best Nextcloud Talk alternative for self-hosting

Mattermost

Self-hosted team chat with calls, if chat is the main need.

Rocket.Chat logo

Best Nextcloud Talk alternative for Mac

Rocket.Chat

Self-hosted chat platform with video conferencing integrations.

Mattermost logo

Best Nextcloud Talk alternative for Windows

Mattermost

Self-hosted team chat with calls, if chat is the main need.

Mattermost logo

Best Nextcloud Talk alternative for Linux

Mattermost

Self-hosted team chat with calls, if chat is the main need.

Jitsi Meet logo

Best Nextcloud Talk alternative for iPhone and Android

Jitsi Meet

Open-source meetings that are simpler to self-host on their own.

Jitsi Meet logo

Best Nextcloud Talk alternative for working in the browser

Jitsi Meet

Open-source meetings that are simpler to self-host on their own.

Nextcloud Talk alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Nextcloud Talk?

Jitsi Meet ranks first right now. Open-source meetings that are simpler to self-host on their own. BigBlueButton and MiroTalk follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Nextcloud Talk?

Yes. Jitsi Meet (open source), BigBlueButton (open source), MiroTalk (open source) and Mattermost (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Nextcloud Talk?

Yes: Jitsi Meet, BigBlueButton, MiroTalk and Mattermost, plus 1 more in the list above. Jitsi Meet, BigBlueButton and MiroTalk can also be self-hosted.

Which Nextcloud Talk alternatives work on Linux?

Mattermost and Rocket.Chat run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Nextcloud Talk?

The complaints we hear most: large calls need the extra High Performance Backend; requires server administration; less polished than hosted tools.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Nextcloud Talk, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.