Now that Skype will shut down, i see a good chance to geht my family to switch to a better solution. In order to even have the chance to be accepted instead of just switching to teams i think it has to check the following goals:
- easy to use
- reliable
- direkt calling (called device will just ring)
- multi paltform (iOS, Android, iPad, Windws)
- group calls
- free to use (unfortunately)
I tried:
- Jami: unfortunatly was unreliable in my first two device test
- Jisti Meet: no direct calling
- Signal (already failed to convince all family members a view years back switching from Whatsapp, mabye this can be an new chance. But Videocalling infortunately is too often unreliable)
I’m in the process of setting up matrix / synapse for this case. Usability is yet to be determined because I need to recruit a sibling or two to test it out more, but I do have calls working on the element x app. Definitely not for the light hearted based on all the config options and possibility of federation.
In my opinion Signal as easy to use and Matrix if need some advanced skills :D
I host a Nextcloud for my family and it came with Nextcloud Talk which works fine
Matrix. Self-hostable, and basically everything you’re looking for. Just can be a real PITA to setup TURN/STUN.
it took a long time to get all my important family members & friends on signal, but it’s been worth the effort! don’t give up!
