Galène vs Nextcloud Talk
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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Nextcloud Talk
Chat, video calls and webinars integrated into Nextcloud
| Feature | Galène | Nextcloud Talk |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Chat & Communication | Chat & Communication |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Go | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,372 | ★ 2,172 |
| First released | 2020 | 2018 |
| Replaces | Zoom, Google Meet | Slack, Zoom, Microsoft Teams |
Why pick each one
Choose Nextcloud Talk if…
- Tight Nextcloud integration
- End-to-end encrypted calls
Frequently asked questions
Is Galène or Nextcloud Talk better?
Neither is universally better. Nextcloud Talk has the larger community, while Galène is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Galène and Nextcloud Talk free and open-source?
Yes. Galène is licensed under MIT and Nextcloud Talk under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Galène and Nextcloud Talk with Docker?
Galène: yes. Nextcloud Talk: yes.