Galène vs Peer-calls
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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Peer-calls
Group peer to peer video calls for everyone
| Feature | Galène | Peer-calls |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Chat & Communication | Chat & Communication |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Go | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 50 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary, source | bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,372 | ★ 1,903 |
| First released | 2020 | 2024 |
| Replaces | Zoom, Google Meet | BigBlueButton, Skype, Zoom |
Why pick each one
Choose Peer-calls if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Active community (1.9k GitHub stars)
- Written in Go
Frequently asked questions
Is Galène or Peer-calls better?
Neither is universally better. Peer-calls has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Galène and Peer-calls free and open-source?
Yes. Galène is licensed under MIT and Peer-calls under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Galène and Peer-calls with Docker?
Galène: yes. Peer-calls: check the project docs for container support.