Nextcloud Talk vs MiroTalk
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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Nextcloud Talk
Chat, video calls and webinars integrated into Nextcloud
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MiroTalk
Free WebRTC video conferencing and meeting rooms
| Feature | Nextcloud Talk | MiroTalk |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Chat & Communication | Chat & Communication |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 2,172 | ★ 4,667 |
| First released | 2018 | 2021 |
| Replaces | Slack, Zoom, Microsoft Teams | Zoom, Google Meet |
Why pick each one
Choose Nextcloud Talk if…
- Tight Nextcloud integration
- End-to-end encrypted calls
Frequently asked questions
Is Nextcloud Talk or MiroTalk 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 Nextcloud Talk and MiroTalk free and open-source?
Yes. Nextcloud Talk is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and MiroTalk under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Nextcloud Talk and MiroTalk with Docker?
Nextcloud Talk: yes. MiroTalk: yes.