# Nextcloud Talk vs Wire

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Wire

| Attribute | Nextcloud Talk | Wire |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 43.6 (43% (low)) | 65.6 (72% (medium)) |
| content.faq | `[{"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}]` | `[{"answer":"Wire is a secure communication platform offering messaging, audio/video calls, conferencing, and file sharing. Built on zero-knowledge architecture with always-on end-to-end encryption, it serves governments, critical infrastructure providers, and 1,800+ organizations globally. It is indexed under Collaboration Software.","source":"https://wire.com","question":"What is Wire?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Wire offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at €7.45 per user per month. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://wire.com/es/pricing","question":"Is Wire free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Wire supports the web, iOS and Android. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://wire.com","question":"What platforms does Wire support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Wire 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://wire.com","question":"Can Wire be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed ISO 27001, HIPAA and GDPR for Wire. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Wire not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://wire.com/en/blog/microsoft-365-eu-compliance-secure-communication","question":"What security certifications does Wire have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"Wire is available worldwide. Its primary markets are Germany and the EU. The vendor is headquartered in Germany.","source":"https://wire.com","question":"Where is Wire available?","confidence":0.75}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true,"on_prem":true,"air_gapped":true,"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":true,"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | 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. | Wire is a secure communication platform offering messaging, audio/video calls, conferencing, and file sharing. Built on zero-knowledge architecture with always-on end-to-end encryption, it serves governments, critical infrastructure providers, and 1,800+ organizations globally. |
| features.capabilities | `{"open_source":true,"browser_join":true,"pstn_dial_in":true,"webinar_mode":true}` | `{"hosting":"both","sso_saml":true,"sso_scim":true,"free_tier":true,"messaging":true,"api_access":true,"whiteboard":false,"open_source":true,"browser_join":true,"e2e_encryption":true,"screen_sharing":true,"video_meetings":true,"app_marketplace":true,"hipaa_available":true,"max_participants":"150 video (2000 with MLS enabled)","compliance_controls":true,"guest_external_access":true,"recording_transcription":"none"}` |
| integrations.count | 3 | 1 |
| integrations.list | `[{"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}]` | `[{"name":"GitHub","native":true,"category":"devops","direction":"outbound"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":["DE","FR","PL"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"hqCountry":"DE","primaryMarkets":["DE","EU"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"ios":true,"web":true,"android":true}` | `{"ios":true,"web":true,"android":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"open_source","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://nextcloud.com/talk/","retrievedAt":"2026-09-06T10:17:55.758Z"}` | `{"type":"hybrid","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Wire for Free","summary":"Free","features":["Messaging","Audio and video conferencing","File sharing"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"period":"month","currency":"EUR"}],"description":"Free tier for basic use","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Wire for Enterprise","summary":"€7.45/user/mo (annual) or €8.94/user/mo (monthly)","features":["All Wire for Free features","Video conferencing (up to 150 participants)","SSO and SCIM","Administrative controls","Role-based configurations"],"components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"seat","amount":7.45,"period":"month","currency":"EUR"},{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"seat","amount":8.94,"period":"month","currency":"EUR"}],"description":"Full enterprise features including video conferencing up to 150 participants, SSO and SCIM, administrative controls","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"video_participants":"150","chat_participants_mls_enabled":"2000"}},{"free":false,"name":"Wire On-Premises (Wire Local)","summary":"Custom pricing – contact sales","features":["All Wire for Enterprise features","Federation with Wire Cloud","ID-Shield","Full deployment support","Data sovereignty","Multi-tenancy"],"description":"Self-hosted deployment option for organizations requiring data sovereignty, federation, and complete deployment control","contactSales":true}],"summary":"Free tier available. Wire for Enterprise from €7.45/user/mo (annual billing). On-premises deployment available via sales.","currency":"EUR","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://wire.com/es/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-09-03T18:00:36.566Z","startingPrice":{"unit":"seat","amount":7.45,"period":"month","currency":"EUR"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | open_source | quote |
| pricing.price_level | free | low |
| pricing.starting_price | - | `{"amount":7.45,"currency":"EUR"}` |
| pricing.transparent | - | yes |
| reliability.status_page | - | yes |
| security.certifications | `[{"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"}]` | `[{"name":"ISO 27001","status":"active"},{"name":"ISO 27701","status":"active"}]` |
| security.disclosure_policy | - | yes |
| security.gdpr | yes | yes |
| security.hipaa | - | yes |
| security.iso27001 | - | yes |
| security.trust_center | https://nextcloud.com/blog/security-in-nextcloud-how-to-block-99-9-of-attacks/ | https://wire.com/en/blog/microsoft-365-eu-compliance-secure-communication |

## Capabilities (Video Conferencing)

| Capability | Nextcloud Talk | Wire |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **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 2026-10-16T12:26:42.747Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*