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Apache OpenMeetings vs Galene
Both stand on web conferencing software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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OpenMeetings brings meetings and collaborative tools into a self-hosted groupware package with free source and binary downloads. Installation requirements, optional components, and download verification are worth reviewing before deployment.
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Galene offers a self-hosted option with a capable browser client and administrative API. Its server-mediated media means it does not provide end-to-end encryption.
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| Apache OpenMeetings | Galene | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | openmeetings.apache.org | galene.org |
| On web conferencing software | #1 of 22 | #4 of 22 |
Apache OpenMeetings: what it does well
- Free, open-source software
- Records sessions for MP4 download
- Whiteboard imports PDF, DOC, ODT, and PPT
- Supports REST and SOAP APIs
What to know first
- Self-hosting requires Java 21 and Kurento Media Server
- Minimum server requirements include 2 GHz CPU and 4 GB RAM
- Some listed plugins are non-ASF downloads
- Downloads should be verified with project signing keys
Galene: what it does well
- Free and open source under the MIT licence.
- Self-hosted server with a browser client.
- Supports screen sharing, chat, and moderation.
- Includes an HTTP administrative API.
- Default client does not contact third-party servers or CDNs.
What to know first
- Media is decrypted by the server.
- Calls do not have end-to-end encryption.
- Many-to-many meetings are estimated at around 20 participants per core.
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