Official Desktop client for Nextcloud Talk
Publisher’s description
What is Nextcloud Talk Beta?
Nextcloud Talk Beta by Nextcloud GmbH is open-source Windows software in the cloud storage & sync category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE and MSI installers for 64-bit Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.2.3, released on July 30, 2026. The version history goes back to January 21, 2025: 25 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 16 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (nextcloud-releases/talk-desktop) has 52 stars. Similar programs include Syncthing, AWS Command Line Interface and Dropbox.
Project description on GitHub: “Nextcloud Talk Desktop client”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Frequent updates (about 16 a year)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Nextcloud Talk Beta is an open-source cloud storage & sync tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Nextcloud Talk Beta safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
52B3F5E54AA5FC22163EDE799A162CD0CD8410075C2BE6CE787FCBDA3A102EC9· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 25 versions ›25 versions over 2 years · about 16 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2.3Latest | July 30, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI64-bit EXE |
| 2.2.2 | July 30, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI64-bit EXE |
| 2.2.1 | July 9, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI64-bit EXE |
| 2.1.2 | April 2, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI64-bit EXE |
| 2.1.0-beta | January 30, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI64-bit EXE |
| 2.0.6 | January 30, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI64-bit EXE |
| 2.0.2 | September 27, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE64-bit MSI |
| 2.0.1-beta | September 12, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI64-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Nextcloud.Talk.Beta -eNextcloud.Talk-windows-x64.exe --silentRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Nextcloud GmbH
- Category
- Cloud storage & sync
- Licence
- AGPL-3.0-or-later
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/nextcloud-releases/talk-desktop
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE, MSI
- Version
- 2.2.3
- Released
- July 30, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- January 21, 2025
- Versions listed
- 25
- Updates / year
- 16.5
- GitHub stars
- 52
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Nextcloud.Talk.Beta
- MSI product code
- {7142497C-D981-46BC-8B51-F8DBB5280BD9}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Nextcloud Talk Beta free?
Yes. Nextcloud Talk Beta is open-source software under the AGPL-3.0-or-later licence.
Is Nextcloud Talk Beta safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Nextcloud Talk Beta with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Nextcloud Talk Beta be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does Nextcloud Talk Beta run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Nextcloud Talk Beta?
The versions page lists all 25 versions with links to their official installer files, back to January 21, 2025.
Can I use Nextcloud Talk Beta without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Nextcloud Talk Beta?
Syncthing, AWS Command Line Interface, Dropbox, Rclone and heroku. The alternatives page compares them.
