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Nextcloud TalkElement Call
Free

Free and open source as part of a Nextcloud server you host.

 Free

Free and open source under the AGPL-3.0, with a commercial licence also offered.

Android, Web, Self-hosted Web, Self-hosted
  • Runs on your own server
  • Chat, calls and webinars in one app
  • End-to-end encrypted group calls
  • Built on the open Matrix protocol
  • Needs a Nextcloud server to use
  • Setting up reliable video calls takes extra server work
  • Self-hosting requires a Matrix setup alongside it
  • Focused on calls, with no text chat of its own
Downloadable app, Web application, Self-hosted Web application, Self-hosted
Open source Open source
License not stated License: AGPL-3.0
Account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet Needs internet

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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