Jitsi Meet 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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Jitsi Meet
Secure, fully featured video conferencing
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Nextcloud Talk
Chat, video calls and webinars integrated into Nextcloud
| Feature | Jitsi Meet | Nextcloud Talk |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Video Conferencing | Chat & Communication |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 4,096 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 29,702 | ★ 2,172 |
| First released | 2013 | 2018 |
| Replaces | Zoom, Google Meet | Slack, Zoom, Microsoft Teams |
Why pick each one
Choose Nextcloud Talk if…
- Tight Nextcloud integration
- End-to-end encrypted calls
Frequently asked questions
Is Jitsi Meet or Nextcloud Talk better?
Neither is universally better. Jitsi Meet 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 Jitsi Meet and Nextcloud Talk free and open-source?
Yes. Jitsi Meet is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Nextcloud Talk under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Jitsi Meet and Nextcloud Talk with Docker?
Jitsi Meet: yes. Nextcloud Talk: yes.