Galene

Video conferencing server that is easy to deploy and that requires moderate server resources.

GitHub stars
1,418
License
MIT
Last commit
4 October 2026
Runs on
Go

Commits per month, last 12 months

100 commits

Replaces

Paid products Galene can stand in for.

How to self-host Galene

Galene runs on Go. The project's own install guide is the place to start; most people put it on a small server with Docker and a reverse proxy for HTTPS.

  1. Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
  2. Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
  3. Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
  4. Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.

New to self-hosting? Start with the beginner's guide.

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Questions

Is Galene free?

Yes. Galene is open source under the MIT license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.

Can I self-host Galene?

Yes. Galene runs on Go. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.

What does Galene replace?

People use Galene instead of Google Meet or Zoom.

Is Galene still maintained?

The last change to Galene's code was on 4 October 2026, with 100 commits in the last 12 months.

Topics

Communication - Video Conferencing

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