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Galène vs Linphone

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 LI Linphone Open-source SIP voice, video, and messaging client
FeatureGalèneLinphone
CategoryChat & CommunicationChat & Communication
LicenseMITGPL-3.0
LanguageGoC++
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM128 MB128 MB
Deploymentdocker, binary, sourcebinary, source
GitHub stars★ 1,372★ 500
First released20202001
ReplacesZoom, Google MeetSkype, Zoom

Why pick each one

Choose Galène if…

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

Choose Linphone if…

  • Released under the GPL-3.0 license
  • Written in C++
  • Tiny footprint — runs in 128 MB RAM
Linphone details

Frequently asked questions

Is Galène or Linphone better?

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

Are Galène and Linphone free and open-source?

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

Can I run Galène and Linphone with Docker?

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

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