Galène vs plugNmeet
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Galène
Lightweight videoconferencing server
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plugNmeet
Scalable, open-source web conferencing system
| Feature | Galène | plugNmeet |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Chat & Communication | Video Conferencing |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Go | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary, source | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,372 | ★ 518 |
| First released | 2020 | 2022 |
| Replaces | Zoom, Google Meet | Zoom, BigBlueButton |
Why pick each one
Choose plugNmeet if…
- Released under the MIT license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Go
Frequently asked questions
Is Galène or plugNmeet better?
Galène is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider plugNmeet if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Galène and plugNmeet free and open-source?
Yes. Galène is licensed under MIT and plugNmeet under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Galène and plugNmeet with Docker?
Galène: yes. plugNmeet: yes.