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Nextcloud Talk Signaling Server vs Screego

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 SC Screego Screen sharing for developers
FeatureNextcloud Talk Signaling ServerScreego
CategoryChat & CommunicationChat & Communication
LicenseAGPL-3.0GPL-3.0
LanguageGoGo
Setup difficultyHardEasy
Min. RAM512 MB50 MB
Deploymentdocker, binary, sourcebare-metal
GitHub stars★ 522★ 10,478
First released20172024
ReplacesZoom—

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 Screego if…

  • Released under the GPL-3.0 license
  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • Mature project with 10.5k GitHub stars
  • Written in Go
Screego details

Frequently asked questions

Is Nextcloud Talk Signaling Server or Screego better?

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

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

Yes. Nextcloud Talk Signaling Server is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Screego under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Nextcloud Talk Signaling Server and Screego with Docker?

Nextcloud Talk Signaling Server: yes. Screego: check the project docs for container support.

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