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Nextcloud Talk vs Galène: catalog facts
Nextcloud Talk	Galène
Free Free and open source as part of a Nextcloud server you host.	Free Free and open source under the MIT licence.
Android, Web, Self-hosted	Web, Self-hosted
Runs on your own server Chat, calls and webinars in one app	Low resource use and simple administration Proven in university lectures and conferences
Needs a Nextcloud server to use Setting up reliable video calls takes extra server work	No end-to-end encryption; the server operator can in principle access media You need your own server for private use
Downloadable app, Web application, Self-hosted	Web application, Self-hosted
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License: MIT
Account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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