Galène vs Jami Server Bridge
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted chat & communication options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Galène
Lightweight videoconferencing server
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Jami Server Bridge
Self-hosted name registry and bridge for the Jami network
| Feature | Galène | Jami Server Bridge |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Chat & Communication | Chat & Communication |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Go | C++ |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary, source | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,372 | ★ 400 |
| First released | 2020 | 2017 |
| Replaces | Zoom, Google Meet | Skype, Zoom |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Galène or Jami Server Bridge better?
Galène is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Jami Server Bridge if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Galène and Jami Server Bridge free and open-source?
Yes. Galène is licensed under MIT and Jami Server Bridge under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Galène and Jami Server Bridge with Docker?
Galène: yes. Jami Server Bridge: yes.