Cinny vs Nextcloud Talk
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Cinny
Simple, elegant and secure Matrix client
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Nextcloud Talk
Chat, video calls and webinars integrated into Nextcloud
| Feature | Cinny | Nextcloud Talk |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Matrix & XMPP | Chat & Communication |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 64 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 3,826 | ★ 2,172 |
| First released | 2021 | 2018 |
| Replaces | Slack, Discord | Slack, Zoom, Microsoft Teams |
Why pick each one
Choose Nextcloud Talk if…
- Tight Nextcloud integration
- End-to-end encrypted calls
Frequently asked questions
Is Cinny or Nextcloud Talk better?
Cinny is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Nextcloud Talk if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Cinny and Nextcloud Talk free and open-source?
Yes. Cinny is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Nextcloud Talk under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Cinny and Nextcloud Talk with Docker?
Cinny: yes. Nextcloud Talk: yes.