Galène vs Typebot

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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FeatureGalèneTypebot
CategoryChat & CommunicationChat & Communication
LicenseMITAGPL-3.0
LanguageGoTypeScript
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM128 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, binary, sourcedocker
GitHub stars★ 1,372★ 10,248
First released20202026
ReplacesZoom, Google Meet

Why pick each one

Choose Galène if…

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

Choose Typebot if…

  • Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Mature project with 10.2k GitHub stars
  • Written in TypeScript
Typebot details

Frequently asked questions

Is Galène or Typebot better?

Neither is universally better. Typebot 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 Typebot free and open-source?

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

Can I run Galène and Typebot with Docker?

Galène: yes. Typebot: yes.

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