Comparison

Nextcloud Talk vs Umbrella

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Nextcloud Talk

Communicate privately with secure audio/video calls, web conferences, and chat. This app offers end-to-end encryption and is mediated by your own server for maximum privacy. It supports HD calls, screen sharing, and push notifications.

Highlights
  • HD audio/video calls
  • Group and one-on-one calls
  • Webinars & public web meetings
  • Individual and group chat
  • Easy screen sharing
  • Mobile push notifications
  • End-to-end encrypted calls
Features
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Use Nextcloud Talk to have one-on-one or group audio or video calls, create or join web conferences and send chat messages. All communication is fully encrypted and mediated by your own server, providing the highest degree of privacy possible. Nextcloud Talk is easy to use and will always be completely free! Nextcloud Talk supports: * HD (H.264) audio/video calls * Group and one-on-one calls * Webinars & public web meetings * Individual and group chat * Easy screen sharing * Mobile call & chat push notifications * Integration in Nextcloud Files and Nextcloud Groupware * Fully on-premise, 100% open source * End-to-end Encrypted calls * Scaling to millions of users * SIP gate: dial in by phone The Nextcloud Talk app requires a Nextcloud Talk server to function. Nextcloud is a private, self-hosted file sync and communication platform, designed to put you back in control over your data. It runs on a server of your choice, be it at home, at a service provider or in your enterprise, and gives you access to your documents, calendars, contacts, email and other data. You can share with others even across different Nextcloud servers and work together on documents. Nextcloud is fully open source, giving you the option to extend them for your own use, participate in their development or simply verify they do what we promise. Millions of users use Nextcloud daily at businesses and homes around the world. Business users rely on the professional support of Nextcloud GmbH, making sure they have a fully supported, enterprise-ready platform for productivity and collaboration, fully under control of their IT department.

About

Umbrella

Features
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**Your Condo, Made Smarter.** Everything residents need, right at their fingertips. Manage your condo life with one simple app — report maintenance issues, submit service requests, book facilities, receive important announcements, and stay connected with building management. **Key Features** * **Maintenance Requests:** Report issues and track requests easily. * **Announcements:** Stay updated on building notices and emergencies. * **Facility Booking:** Reserve facilities and amenities conveniently. * **Resident Communication:** Stay connected with management and your community. * **Service Requests:** Submit and monitor requests anytime. * **Resident Profile:** Manage your residence information in one place. **Simple. Connected. Convenient.** A smarter way for residents and building management to stay organized, informed, and connected.

Screenshots

Nextcloud Talk4 screens
Umbrella4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Umbrella at every 9 days against Nextcloud Talk's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nextcloud Talk ships an update every 3 weeks, Umbrella every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Nextcloud Talk versus Umbrella: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNextcloud TalkUmbrella
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (444 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews55.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings444 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size122 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNextcloud GmbHYAMMOBOTS COMPANY LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

Nextcloud Talk

No in-app purchases

None

Umbrella

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nextcloud Talk free?
Nextcloud Talk is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Umbrella free?
Umbrella is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Nextcloud Talk or Umbrella have ads?
Neither Nextcloud Talk nor Umbrella shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nextcloud Talk or Umbrella?
Nextcloud Talk ships an update every 3 weeks, and Umbrella every 9 days. Most recently, Nextcloud Talk was updated on October 29, 2026 and Umbrella on October 29, 2026.

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