Nextcloud Talk vs Google Duo

Struggling to choose between Nextcloud Talk and Google Duo? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

Nextcloud Talk is a Social & Communications solution with tags like video-conferencing, chat, screen-sharing, private-cloud, open-source.

It boasts features such as Video and audio calls, Screen sharing, Chat, Private and secure, Works with Nextcloud Files integration, WebRTC technology, Mobile apps available, Browser support, Integration with calendars and pros including Free and open source, Private and secure, Easy to deploy and use, Good call quality, Feature-rich.

On the other hand, Google Duo is a Social & Communications product tagged with video-chat, mobile-app, android, ios, endtoend-encryption.

Its standout features include Video calling, End-to-end encryption, Knock Knock video preview, Cross-platform - Android and iOS, Switch between WiFi and cellular data during calls, HD video quality, and it shines with pros like Simple and easy to use interface, Good video and sound quality, Knock Knock feature provides added security, End-to-end encryption for privacy, Seamless transition between WiFi and cellular data, Completely free with no ads.

Feature	Nextcloud Talk	Google Duo
Overall Score	N/A	N/A
Primary Category	Social & Communications	Social & Communications

Product Overview

Nextcloud Talk

Description: Nextcloud Talk is an open source video conferencing and communication solution designed for private clouds. It enables secure audio/video calls, chat, and screensharing capabilities out-of-the-box.

Google Duo

Description: Google Duo is a video chat mobile app developed by Google. It allows users to make video calls in high definition between Android and iOS devices. Key features include Knock Knock which shows live video of the caller before answering, end-to-end encryption, and the ability to switch between Wi-Fi and cellular data during calls.

Key Features Comparison

Nextcloud Talk Features

• Video and audio calls
• Screen sharing
• Chat
• Private and secure
• Works with Nextcloud Files integration
• WebRTC technology
• Mobile apps available
• Browser support
• Integration with calendars

Google Duo Features

• Video calling
• End-to-end encryption
• Knock Knock video preview
• Cross-platform - Android and iOS
• Switch between WiFi and cellular data during calls
• HD video quality

Pros & Cons Analysis

Nextcloud Talk

Pros

• Free and open source
• Private and secure
• Easy to deploy and use
• Good call quality
• Feature-rich

Cons

• Limited customization options
• Smaller user base than proprietary options
• Requires hosting your own server

Google Duo

Pros

• Simple and easy to use interface
• Good video and sound quality
• Knock Knock feature provides added security
• End-to-end encryption for privacy
• Seamless transition between WiFi and cellular data
• Completely free with no ads

Cons

• No group video calling
• Limited features compared to other apps
• Requires phone number for sign up
• Some issues with call connectivity
• No desktop or web version

Pricing Comparison

Nextcloud Talk

• Open Source

Google Duo

• Free