Nextcloud Talk
Self-hosted video calls, webinars and chat that run on your own Nextcloud server.
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About Nextcloud Talk
Nextcloud Talk is the communication app in Nextcloud, the open-source, self-hosted collaboration platform. It provides one-to-one and group video calls, screen sharing, webinars, chat rooms with guests invited by link, breakout rooms and call recording, with apps for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android as well as the web interface. Because it runs on your own server or a trusted local provider, call and chat data stays under your control, and it supports end-to-end encrypted calls. It ties directly into Nextcloud Files, Calendar, Deck and Office, so you can share documents into chats or start a call from a calendar invite. Talk itself is free and open source; larger calls need the separate High Performance Backend, and Nextcloud Enterprise subscriptions add support and enterprise features. Running it well takes admin effort and decent servers. It suits organisations, especially in the public sector and Europe, that already use or plan to use Nextcloud and want communications on infrastructure they own.
Best for: Organisations that want calls and chat on servers they control, alongside Nextcloud files.
Pros and cons
What works
- Fully self-hosted and open source
- End-to-end encrypted calls
- Integrated with Nextcloud files, calendar and office
Why people leave
- Large calls need the extra High Performance Backend
- Requires server administration
- Less polished than hosted tools
Top Nextcloud Talk alternatives
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Jitsi Meet66.5Open-source meetings that are simpler to self-host on their own.
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BigBlueButton62.6Self-hosted open-source virtual classroom for education.
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MiroTalk55.3Lightweight self-hosted WebRTC meetings.
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Mattermost45.6Self-hosted team chat with calls, if chat is the main need.
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Rocket.Chat44.2Self-hosted chat platform with video conferencing integrations.
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Nextcloud Talk: common questions
Is Nextcloud Talk free?
Yes. Nextcloud Talk is free, open-source software that you can host yourself.
Is Nextcloud Talk open source?
Yes. The source code is on GitHub at nextcloud/spreed. You can also run it on your own server.
What platforms does Nextcloud Talk run on?
Nextcloud Talk is available for Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android and Self-hosted.
What are the best alternatives to Nextcloud Talk?
The highest-ranked Nextcloud Talk alternatives right now are Jitsi Meet, BigBlueButton and MiroTalk. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.