MiroTalk 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.
MiroTalk
Free WebRTC video conferencing and meeting rooms
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Nextcloud Talk
Chat, video calls and webinars integrated into Nextcloud
| Feature | MiroTalk | Nextcloud Talk |
|---|---|---|
| Deploy effort | Under-an-hour setup | Under-an-hour setup |
| Health score | 87 · Excellent | 86 · Excellent |
| Category | Chat & Communication | Chat & Communication |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 4,748 | ★ 2,201 |
| First released | 2021 | 2018 |
| Replaces | Zoom, Google Meet | Slack, Zoom, Microsoft Teams |
What are MiroTalk and Nextcloud Talk?
MiroTalk
MiroTalk is a free, browser-based WebRTC video conferencing solution offering screen sharing, recording, and chat. It can be self-hosted with Docker for private video meetings.
- No account or installation required
- Screen sharing and recording
- Built-in chat and whiteboard
- Multiple flavors including SFU
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
MiroTalk vs Nextcloud Talk: key differences
Both projects are written in JavaScript. Nextcloud Talk is the more established project (first released 2018), while MiroTalk arrived in 2021. MiroTalk has the considerably larger community, at 4,748 GitHub stars versus 2,201.
Why pick each one
Choose MiroTalk if…
- Quick to deploy
- Good feature set for free
Watch out for
- Needs TURN server for some networks
- P2P mode limited to small groups
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 MiroTalk or Nextcloud Talk better?
MiroTalk 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 MiroTalk and Nextcloud Talk free and open-source?
Yes. MiroTalk 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 MiroTalk and Nextcloud Talk with Docker?
MiroTalk: yes. Nextcloud Talk: yes.