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Nextcloud Talk Signaling Server vs SimpleX Chat

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 SI SimpleX Chat Private messenger without any user identifiers
FeatureNextcloud Talk Signaling ServerSimpleX Chat
CategoryChat & CommunicationChat & Communication
LicenseAGPL-3.0AGPL-3.0
LanguageGoHaskell
Setup difficultyHardMedium
Min. RAM512 MB256 MB
Deploymentdocker, binary, sourcedocker, binary, source
GitHub stars★ 522★ 19,211
First released20172021
ReplacesZoomSignal, WhatsApp, Telegram

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 SimpleX Chat if…

  • Best-in-class metadata privacy
  • Run your own relays
SimpleX Chat details

Frequently asked questions

Is Nextcloud Talk Signaling Server or SimpleX Chat better?

SimpleX Chat 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 SimpleX Chat free and open-source?

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

Can I run Nextcloud Talk Signaling Server and SimpleX Chat with Docker?

Nextcloud Talk Signaling Server: yes. SimpleX Chat: yes.

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