Libervia vs Nextcloud Talk
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted chat & communication options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
Nextcloud Talk
Chat, video calls and webinars integrated into Nextcloud
| Feature | Libervia | Nextcloud Talk |
|---|---|---|
| Deploy effort | Read-the-docs project | Under-an-hour setup |
| Category | Chat & Communication | Chat & Communication |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Python | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 50 | ★ 2,201 |
| First released | 2009 | 2018 |
| Replaces | Slack, Facebook | Slack, Zoom, Microsoft Teams |
What are Libervia and Nextcloud Talk?
Libervia
Libervia, formerly Salut a Toi, is a communication ecosystem built on XMPP that offers desktop, web, and command-line frontends. It supports chat, blogging, file sharing, and more over a single decentralized network.
- Multiple frontends on XMPP
- Blogging and file sharing
- End-to-end encryption
- Command-line interface
Nextcloud Talk
Nextcloud Talk is the communication app for the Nextcloud platform, providing private chat, audio and video calls, and screen sharing. It runs entirely on your own Nextcloud instance.
- Integrated with Nextcloud files
- WebRTC audio and video calls
- Screen sharing and webinars
- Mobile apps for iOS and Android
Libervia vs Nextcloud Talk: key differences
Libervia is written in Python, while Nextcloud Talk is built with JavaScript. Libervia is the lighter option, starting around 256 MB of RAM against 512 MB for Nextcloud Talk. Libervia is the more established project (first released 2009), while Nextcloud Talk arrived in 2018. Nextcloud Talk has the considerably larger community, at 2,201 GitHub stars versus 50. Nextcloud Talk lists first-class Docker deployment; Libervia does not.
Why pick each one
Choose Libervia if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- Written in Python
- Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
Choose Nextcloud Talk if…
- Tight Nextcloud integration
- End-to-end encrypted calls
Watch out for
- Requires a Nextcloud installation
- High-load calls need a TURN/HPB server
Frequently asked questions
Is Libervia or Nextcloud Talk better?
Nextcloud Talk is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider Libervia if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Libervia and Nextcloud Talk free and open-source?
Yes. Libervia 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 Libervia and Nextcloud Talk with Docker?
Libervia: check the project docs for container support. Nextcloud Talk: yes.
Which is lighter on resources, Libervia or Nextcloud Talk?
Libervia has the smaller minimum footprint at 256 MB of RAM, compared to about 512 MB for Nextcloud Talk. Real-world usage depends on library size, user count, and enabled features.