Nextcloud Talk
Calls and chat inside Nextcloud; scaling it turns into a TURN-server hobby.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-08-10
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- AGPL-3.0
- Hosting Model
- Self-host (your server)
- Platforms
- desktopmobilewebself-hostedself-host, real ops
- Installation
- Enable the Talk app from the app store inside an existing Nextcloud server; add TURN and the High Performance Backend for harder networks or larger calls
- Operational Setup
- The apparent one-click install assumes a working Nextcloud server; reliable external calls then require TURN, while larger calls and webinars add the High Performance Backend and substantial networking work.
- Where Your Data Lives
- Messages and call metadata live in the Nextcloud database, shared files live in the Nextcloud data store, and recordings/transcripts remain on the administrator's configured Nextcloud infrastructure.
- The Catch / Trade-off
- Nextcloud Talk adds calls and chat to a self-owned suite, but it first requires Nextcloud and then TURN and often the High Performance Backend for the reliability GoTo Meeting manages.
Replaces 4 paid apps
up to $54.48/mo ($654/yr) in subscriptions
Nextcloud Talk FAQ
Common questions
Is Nextcloud Talk free and open source?+
Nextcloud Talk is an open-source tool licensed under AGPL-3.0 that runs on self-host. Calls and chat inside Nextcloud; scaling it turns into a TURN-server hobby.
What paid software does Nextcloud Talk replace?+
Nextcloud Talk serves as a free replacement for 4 paid SaaS applications: GoTo Meeting, Webex Meet, Whereby, Zoom Workplace Pro, saving up to $54.48/month ($654/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up Nextcloud Talk?+
Installation: Enable the Talk app from the app store inside an existing Nextcloud server; add TURN and the High Performance Backend for harder networks or larger calls. Setup notes: The apparent one-click install assumes a working Nextcloud server; reliable external calls then require TURN, while larger calls and webinars add the High Performance Backend and substantial networking work.
What is the catch or trade-off with Nextcloud Talk?+
Nextcloud Talk adds calls and chat to a self-owned suite, but it first requires Nextcloud and then TURN and often the High Performance Backend for the reliability GoTo Meeting manages.