# Element Call vs Nextcloud Talk

| Attribute | Element Call | Nextcloud Talk |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 43.7 (54% (medium)) | 43.6 (43% (low)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"An open-source messaging, voice, and video communication platform designed for complete data sovereignty with self-hosted or air-gapped deployment options. It is indexed under Video Conferencing.","source":"https://element.io/fr/pricing","question":"What is Element Call?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Element Call does not publish its prices. Pricing is quoted on request, across 3 plans (Community, Enterprise and Sovereign), so the figure depends on your seat count and requirements. We record this as a pricing-transparency signal rather than guessing a number. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://element.io/fr/pricing","question":"How much does Element Call cost?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Element Call supports the web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://element.io/fr/pricing","question":"What platforms does Element Call support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Element Call can be deployed cloud / SaaS, on-premise, air-gapped and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://element.io/fr/pricing","question":"Can Element Call be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 9 integrations for Element Call, including GitHub, JIRA, OpenProject, LDAP, Active Directory, SCIM, OIDC and OAuth, plus 1 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://element.io/fr/pricing","question":"What does Element Call integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed ISO 27001 and GDPR for Element Call. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Element Call not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://element.io/en/security/security-disclosure-policy","question":"What security certifications does Element Call have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"Element Call is available worldwide. The vendor is headquartered in the United Kingdom.","source":"https://element.io/fr/pricing","question":"Where is Element Call available?","confidence":0.75}]` | `[{"answer":"A privacy-focused communication platform enabling secure audio, video, and text communication that organizations deploy on their own infrastructure. Offers end-to-end encryption, supports federation between servers, and consolidates collaboration tools in one application. It is indexed under Video Conferencing.","source":"https://nextcloud.com/talk/","question":"What is Nextcloud Talk?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Nextcloud Talk is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://nextcloud.com/talk/","question":"Is Nextcloud Talk free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Nextcloud Talk supports the web, iOS and Android. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://nextcloud.com/talk/","question":"What platforms does Nextcloud Talk support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Nextcloud Talk can be deployed on-premise, air-gapped and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://nextcloud.com/talk/","question":"Can Nextcloud Talk be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 4 integrations for Nextcloud Talk, including Slack, Microsoft Teams, IRC and Collabora Online. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://nextcloud.com/talk/","question":"What does Nextcloud Talk integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed GDPR for Nextcloud Talk. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Nextcloud Talk not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://nextcloud.com/blog/nextcloud-14-rc1-announced-with-video-verification-and-signaltelegram-2fa-support-improved-collaboration-and-gdpr-compliance/","question":"What security certifications does Nextcloud Talk have?","confidence":0.7}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"air_gapped":true,"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":true,"on_prem":true,"air_gapped":true,"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | An open-source messaging, voice, and video communication platform designed for complete data sovereignty with self-hosted or air-gapped deployment options. | A fully self-hosted audio/video and chat communication service with web and mobile apps, prioritizing security and GDPR compliance. Deployable on-premises or in airgap environments with end-to-end encrypted calls. |
| features.capabilities | `{"sso_saml":true,"open_source":true,"browser_join":true}` | `{"open_source":true,"browser_join":true,"pstn_dial_in":true,"webinar_mode":true}` |
| integrations.count | 9 | 3 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"GitHub","native":true},{"name":"JIRA","native":true,"category":"project management"},{"name":"OpenProject","native":true,"category":"project management"},{"name":"LDAP","native":true,"category":"identity","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"Active Directory","native":true,"category":"identity","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"SCIM","native":true,"category":"identity","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"OIDC","native":true,"category":"identity","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"OAuth","native":true,"category":"identity","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"Webhooks","native":true}]` | `[{"name":"Slack"},{"name":"Microsoft Teams"},{"name":"IRC"},{"name":"Collabora Online"},{"name":"privacyIDEA","native":false,"category":"auth","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"Active Directory","native":false,"category":"auth","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"Cospend","native":true}]` |
| market.availability | `{"hqCountry":"GB","primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":["DE","FR","PL"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"ios":true,"mac":true,"web":true,"linux":true,"android":true,"windows":true}` | `{"ios":true,"web":true,"android":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"hybrid","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Community","features":["Self-hosted","Open source AGPL","Free frontend and backend","Includes Element Call"],"description":"Non-professional deployments and evaluations","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","features":["Synapse Pro","Enhanced security","Advanced monitoring","Dynamic scaling","4-hour response SLA"],"commitment":"monthly","description":"Professional use with enterprise-grade performance and security","contactSales":true},{"free":false,"name":"Sovereign","description":"Air-gapped deployment for total sovereignty without internet dependency","contactSales":true}],"summary":"Free Community edition; Enterprise and Sovereign available on quote","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://element.io/fr/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-08-31T15:10:19.119Z"}` | `{"type":"open_source","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://nextcloud.com/talk/","retrievedAt":"2026-09-06T10:17:55.758Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | freemium | open_source |
| pricing.price_level | low | free |
| pricing.transparent | no | - |
| security.certifications | `[{"name":"ISO/IEC 27001:2022","level":"2022","status":"active"},{"name":"Cyber Essentials Plus","status":"active"}]` | `[{"name":"ANSSI CSPN","status":"active"},{"name":"BSI IT-Grundschutz","status":"active"},{"name":"OpenChain Conformance","status":"active","auditor":"The Linux Foundation"},{"name":"Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA)","status":"active","auditor":"SURF & Privacy Company"}]` |
| security.disclosure_policy | yes | - |
| security.gdpr | yes | yes |
| security.iso27001 | yes | - |
| security.trust_center | https://element.io/en/security/security-disclosure-policy | https://nextcloud.com/blog/security-in-nextcloud-how-to-block-99-9-of-attacks/ |

## Capabilities (Video Conferencing)

| Capability | Element Call | Nextcloud Talk |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Webinar mode | - | ✓ |
| Live transcription | - | - |
| AI assistant | - | - |
| Breakout rooms | - | - |
| Browser join | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pstn dial in | - | ✓ |
| Virtual backgrounds | - | - |
| SSO SAML | ✓ | - |
| HIPAA available | - | - |
| SOC2 | - | - |
| Open source | ✓ | ✓ |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T12:26:51.151Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*