Side by side
Mattermost vs Nextcloud Talk
Both stand on team chat apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+4
Visit Mattermost Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5
Choose Nextcloud Talk if you want communication integrated with Nextcloud collaboration tools, with self-hosting and external service bridges. Look elsewhere if you need a plan below the 100-user minimum, or if you need webinar and public-call features without the High Performance Backend.
Visit Nextcloud TalkThe facts
| Mattermost | Nextcloud Talk | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Standard: €71.29 per user a year |
| Plans published | 4 | 3 |
| Maker | Mattermost | Nextcloud Talk |
| Website | mattermost.com | nextcloud.com |
| On team chat apps | #6 of 63 | #10 of 63 |
Mattermost: what it does well
Nextcloud Talk: what it does well
- Combines meetings, chat, and webinars.
- Guests can join calls through an invitation URL.
- Chat remains available after calls end.
- Supports federation and bridges to numerous communication services.
- Offers browser, desktop, and mobile access.
What to know first
- Enterprise plans start at 100 users.
- Talk is optional on those plans and costs extra.
- Webinars, public video calls with a lobby, and SIP dial-in require the High Performance Backend.
- Typical private setups handle 6–10 participants, or up to 20 without video.
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