Nextcloud Talk vs plugNmeet
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — 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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plugNmeet
Scalable, open-source web conferencing system
| Feature | Nextcloud Talk | plugNmeet |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Chat & Communication | Video Conferencing |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | JavaScript | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 2,172 | ★ 518 |
| First released | 2018 | 2022 |
| Replaces | Slack, Zoom, Microsoft Teams | Zoom, BigBlueButton |
Why pick each one
Choose Nextcloud Talk if…
- Tight Nextcloud integration
- End-to-end encrypted calls
Choose plugNmeet if…
- Released under the MIT license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Go
Frequently asked questions
Is Nextcloud Talk or plugNmeet better?
Nextcloud Talk is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider plugNmeet if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Nextcloud Talk and plugNmeet free and open-source?
Yes. Nextcloud Talk is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and plugNmeet under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Nextcloud Talk and plugNmeet with Docker?
Nextcloud Talk: yes. plugNmeet: yes.