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What Galette is

Galette is a free, open-source web application for managing memberships and contributions at nonprofit organizations. It includes member groups, manager roles, membership expiration calculations, mailings and self-service profile editing. Organizations can configure forms and lists, use dynamic fields, search records and apply display filters. Imports and exports use open formats. Galette relies on MariaDB or PostgreSQL and can be installed from an archive, as a Docker image or as a YunoHost application. Its plugin system extends the software: official plugins cover PayPal, maps, events, activities, vehicle clubs and object lending. Community-maintained plugins include Stripe and HelloAsso payment options and an OAuth2-provider option. The 1.3.0 release requires PHP 8.3 or later, the fileinfo PHP module and JavaScript in the browser. Its security features include optional experimental two-factor authentication, login and recovery throttling, CSRF protections, SameSite session cookies and sanitization of stored content. The project focuses on members and membership; it has declined accounting features as outside that scope.

Who it suits

Galette suits nonprofit organizations that need to manage members, contributions, mailings and self-service profiles. It is a self-hosted option for organizations able to meet its PHP and database requirements.

What it does well

  • Free, open-source software for membership and contribution management.
  • Supports configurable forms, dynamic fields and open-format data exchange.
  • Official plugins cover PayPal, events, maps and more.
  • Available as an archive, Docker image or YunoHost application.

What to know first

  • Requires PHP 8.3 or later in the 1.3.0 release.
  • Requires MariaDB or PostgreSQL.
  • Accounting features are outside the project’s scope.
  • Only one major release is supported at a time.

Limits

The project does not include accounting features, which it considers outside its focus on members and membership.

Plans

PlanBilled and limitsPrice
GaletteFree software; self-hosted on a PHP web serverFree

As galette.eu lists them, read 12 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Getting started

  1. Open the Galette website.
  2. Choose an installation route: archive, Docker image, or YunoHost application.
  3. Prepare a PHP web server with PHP 8.3 or later, the fileinfo module, and browser JavaScript.
  4. Set up MariaDB or PostgreSQL for the application.
  5. Use the free Galette plan.

Verdict

Galette provides membership administration and contribution tools at no software cost, with several self-hosting options and plugins. Organizations seeking accounting features will need a separate solution, as that work is outside its stated focus.

Questions

How much does Galette cost?

The Galette plan is free software at no cost.

Is Galette open source?

Yes. Galette is open-source software and is self-hosted on a PHP web server.

Which platforms are supported?

Galette is listed for Linux, self-hosted use, the web, and Windows.

Which databases does Galette use?

Galette relies on MariaDB or PostgreSQL.

Can Galette handle payments?

Official plugins include PayPal. Community-maintained plugins are listed for Stripe and HelloAsso payments.

Who maintains Galette?

The project names Johan as developer and maintainer since 2007, and says its history began in 2003.

Facts from Galette's own pages

Databases
Galette relies on MariaDB or PostgreSQL. · galette.eu, 12 Oct 2026
Data handling
Galette supports imports and exports in open formats, configurable forms and lists, dynamic fields, search, and display filters. · galette.eu, 12 Oct 2026
Deployment
Galette can be installed from an archive and is also available as a Docker image or YunoHost application. · doc.galette.eu, 12 Oct 2026
Free plan
Yes · galette.eu, 20 Sept 2026
Maker and history
The about page names Johan as developer and maintainer since 2007 and recounts Galette's project history beginning in 2003. · galette.eu, 12 Oct 2026
Member communications
Yes · galette.eu, 20 Sept 2026
Membership tools
Features include membership and contribution management, member groups, manager roles, expiration calculation, mailings, and member self-service profile editing. · galette.eu, 12 Oct 2026
Notable scope limit
The project says accounting features were considered but declined because they fall outside its focus on members and membership. · galette.eu, 12 Oct 2026
Payment integrations
Community-maintained plugins are listed for Stripe and HelloAsso payments, and for using Galette as an OAuth2 provider. · doc.galette.eu, 12 Oct 2026
Plugins
The plugin system extends Galette, with official plugins for PayPal, maps, events, activities, vehicle clubs, and object lending. · doc.galette.eu, 12 Oct 2026
Purpose
Galette is an open-source web application for managing memberships and contributions, designed for nonprofit organizations. · galette.eu, 12 Oct 2026
Release support
The project says it supports only one major release at a time, with a limited exception for security fixes shortly after a new major release. · galette.eu, 12 Oct 2026
Requirements
The 1.3.0 release requires PHP 8.3 or later, the fileinfo PHP module, and JavaScript in the browser. · galette.eu, 12 Oct 2026
Security
The 1.3.0 release describes optional experimental two-factor authentication, login and recovery throttling, CSRF protections, SameSite session cookies, and sanitization of stored content. · galette.eu, 12 Oct 2026
Support
The project lists Matrix, Discord, IRC, mailing lists, and a bug tracker as contact and support channels. · galette.eu, 12 Oct 2026
Support expectations
The project says instant messaging replies depend on whether someone is available, and asks users not to request support on social networks. · galette.eu, 12 Oct 2026

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