ejabberd 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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ejabberd
Robust, scalable XMPP messaging server
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Nextcloud Talk
Chat, video calls and webinars integrated into Nextcloud
| Feature | ejabberd | Nextcloud Talk |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Matrix & XMPP | Chat & Communication |
| License | GPL-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Erlang | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 6,711 | ★ 2,172 |
| First released | 2002 | 2018 |
| Replaces | Slack, WhatsApp | Slack, Zoom, Microsoft Teams |
Why pick each one
Choose Nextcloud Talk if…
- Tight Nextcloud integration
- End-to-end encrypted calls
Frequently asked questions
Is ejabberd or Nextcloud Talk better?
Neither is universally better. ejabberd has the larger community, while Nextcloud Talk is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are ejabberd and Nextcloud Talk free and open-source?
Yes. ejabberd is licensed under GPL-2.0 and Nextcloud Talk under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run ejabberd and Nextcloud Talk with Docker?
ejabberd: yes. Nextcloud Talk: yes.