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Element Call vs Galène

A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.

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EL Element Call Encrypted group video calls on Matrix VS GA Galène Lightweight videoconferencing server
FeatureElement CallGalène
CategoryMatrix & XMPPChat & Communication
LicenseAGPL-3.0MIT
LanguageTypeScriptGo
Setup difficultyHardEasy
Min. RAM1,024 MB128 MB
Deploymentdockerdocker, binary, source
GitHub stars★ 984★ 1,372
First released20222020
ReplacesZoom, Google MeetZoom, Google Meet

Why pick each one

Choose Element Call if…

  • Strong encryption
  • Federated via Matrix
  • No app install needed
Element Call details

Choose Galène if…

  • Extremely simple to deploy
  • Efficient on small servers
Galène details

Frequently asked questions

Is Element Call or Galène better?

Galène is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Element Call if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Element Call and Galène free and open-source?

Yes. Element Call is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Galène under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Element Call and Galène with Docker?

Element Call: yes. Galène: yes.

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