Nextcloud Talk
Secure and private audio/video calls, chat and web meetings.
Overview
Nextcloud Talk is the communication component of the Nextcloud Hub, a fully open-source and self-hostable productivity platform. It provides private audio/video conferencing and text chat through a web browser and mobile apps. Because it's self-hosted, it offers organizations complete control over their data, ensuring maximum privacy and compliance with data sovereignty regulations.
✨ Key Features
- Self-hosted for 100% data control
- Private and group chat
- HD audio/video calls
- Screen sharing
- Integration with other Nextcloud apps (Files, Calendar, etc.)
- Federation with other Nextcloud servers
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Part of a complete, self-hosted collaboration suite (Files, Groupware, Office)
- 100% open-source
- Strong focus on data privacy and user control
Unique Value: Empowers organizations to have a fully-featured, private collaboration and communication platform on their own servers, ensuring complete data sovereignty.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- European universities providing a GDPR-compliant collaboration platform
- Government agencies hosting their own secure communication service
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Companies without IT staff to manage a server
- Teams looking for a simple SaaS solution they can sign up for and use immediately
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a much more integrated suite (files, calendar, chat, etc.) in a single self-hosted package compared to more chat-focused solutions like Mattermost or Rocket.Chat.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Standard tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Free to download and self-host the software.
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