Nextcloud Talk
Nextcloud Talk: A flexible open-source team chat option for Nextcloud and self-hosted organizations. Ranked #10 of 63 in Team Chat Apps by our editors (8.3/10); pricing: Open source · 30-day trial; best for nextcloud and self-hosted organizations.
At a glance
- Editor score8.3 / 10
- PricingOpen source · 30-day trial
- Best forNextcloud and self-hosted organizations
- Paid from€71.29/user/yr
- Guest accessYes
- Founded2016 · Stuttgart, Germany
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Open-source deployment with web, desktop, mobile and self-hosted options
- Threads, calls, webinars, guests, federation and encrypted calls
- Integrates with Nextcloud Files, Calendar, Groupware and other services
Where it doesn't
- Self-hosting can require infrastructure and administration effort
- The Standard plan requires annual per-user billing
- Advanced interoperability may require configuration across connected services
Our verdict on Nextcloud Talk
Nextcloud Talk is an open-source communication application for teams that want chat, calls and web conferencing within the Nextcloud ecosystem. It supports text chat, threaded conversations, private, group and public conversations, audio and video calls, screen sharing, webinars, guest access and file sharing. Organizations can deploy it on their own infrastructure or use a hosting provider, with clients for web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android. It is especially suited to Nextcloud users and teams that prioritize control over deployment and data location.
The pricing structure includes a free plan and a Standard plan priced at €42 per user per year with annual billing. Standard is described as including Nextcloud Talk and secure online meetings, chat and web conferencing. The product’s ecosystem is a major consideration: it connects with Nextcloud Files, Calendar and Groupware, and supports interoperability with IRC, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Matrix, Mattermost, XMPP, Pexip and SIP providers. Federated chat and video calls extend communication across compatible deployments, while Nextcloud Translate supports translation workflows. AI-powered transcription, translation and summaries are also included among the available capabilities.
The main trade-off is operational scope. Self-hosted deployment gives organizations control, but it also makes infrastructure, administration and service configuration part of the decision. Larger calls may require the High Performance Backend, and teams connecting several external services may need additional coordination. Talk is a strong fit for organizations already invested in Nextcloud or seeking open-source, self-managed communication with broad collaboration features. Teams that prefer a fully managed chat product with minimal deployment responsibility should consider a hosted-first alternative instead.
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Nextcloud Talk fact sheet
| Free plan | Not verified |
|---|---|
| Paid from | €71.29/user/yr |
| Channels | No |
| Guest access | Yes |
| Message history | Not verified |
| Integrations | Nextcloud Files, Nextcloud Groupware, Nextcloud Calendar, Nextcloud Deck, Nextcloud Whiteboard, Matterbridge, Microsoft Teams, Discord, Matrix, IRC, Slack, Mattermost, XMPP, Pexip, SIP |
| Supported platforms | web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Maximum members | Not verified |
| Free trial | 30 days |
| Deployment | Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Compliance & security | GDPR |
| Support | Email, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 15 integrations: Nextcloud Files, Nextcloud Groupware, Nextcloud Calendar, Nextcloud Deck, Nextcloud Whiteboard, Matterbridge … See all → |
| Pricing | Open source · 30-day trial (source) |
| Website | nextcloud.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Nextcloud Talk integrations
Nextcloud Talk lists 15 integrations on its own site.
- Nextcloud Files
- Nextcloud Groupware
- Nextcloud Calendar
- Nextcloud Deck
- Nextcloud Whiteboard
- Matterbridge
- Microsoft Teams
- Discord
- Matrix
- IRC
- Slack
- Mattermost
- XMPP
- Pexip
- SIP
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Alternatives to Nextcloud Talk
- Microsoft TeamsA broad team chat workspace with a free plan and deep Microsoft 365 integration.9.4
- SlackA capable team-chat hub for integration-heavy teams, with limited free history.9.3
- Zoho CliqA broad team chat suite with strong Zoho ecosystem fit and a capable free plan.9.1
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Nextcloud Talk is ranked in 9 of our directories; the 6 strongest besides Team Chat Apps.
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