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Nextcloud Talk Signaling Server 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.

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NE Nextcloud Talk Signaling Server Scalable signaling backend for Nextcloud Talk VS NE Nextcloud Talk Chat, video calls and webinars integrated into Nextcloud
FeatureNextcloud Talk Signaling ServerNextcloud Talk
CategoryChat & CommunicationChat & Communication
LicenseAGPL-3.0AGPL-3.0
LanguageGoJavaScript
Setup difficultyHardMedium
Min. RAM512 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, binary, sourcedocker, bare-metal, source
GitHub stars★ 522★ 2,172
First released20172018
ReplacesZoomSlack, Zoom, Microsoft Teams

Why pick each one

Choose Nextcloud Talk Signaling Server if…

  • Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Written in Go
  • Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Nextcloud Talk Signaling Server details

Choose Nextcloud Talk if…

  • Tight Nextcloud integration
  • End-to-end encrypted calls
Nextcloud Talk details

Frequently asked questions

Is Nextcloud Talk Signaling Server or Nextcloud Talk better?

Nextcloud Talk is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider Nextcloud Talk Signaling Server if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Nextcloud Talk Signaling Server and Nextcloud Talk free and open-source?

Yes. Nextcloud Talk Signaling Server 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 Nextcloud Talk Signaling Server and Nextcloud Talk with Docker?

Nextcloud Talk Signaling Server: yes. Nextcloud Talk: yes.

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