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Galène vs Jami

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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GA Galène Lightweight videoconferencing server VS JA Jami Fully distributed, peer-to-peer encrypted communication
FeatureGalèneJami
CategoryChat & CommunicationChat & Communication
LicenseMITGPL-3.0
LanguageGoC++
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM128 MB256 MB
Deploymentdocker, binary, sourcebare-metal, binary
GitHub stars★ 1,372★ 41
First released20202016
ReplacesZoom, Google MeetSkype, Zoom, WhatsApp

Why pick each one

Choose Galène if…

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

Choose Jami if…

  • No infrastructure required
  • Strong privacy model
Jami details

Frequently asked questions

Is Galène or Jami better?

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

Are Galène and Jami free and open-source?

Yes. Galène is licensed under MIT and Jami under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Galène and Jami with Docker?

Galène: yes. Jami: check the project docs for container support.

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