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Galene alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Galene: no end-to-end encryption, and basic interface and features. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Galene, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Jitsi Meet currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Jitsi Meet logoJitsi MeetOpen sourceYesWeb, iOS, Android +14 of 466.5
2BigBlueButton logoBigBlueButtonOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted4 of 462.6
3MiroTalk logoMiroTalkOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted4 of 459.6
4Nextcloud Talk logoNextcloud TalkOpen sourceYesWeb, macOS, Windows +44 of 457.2
  1. Jitsi Meet logo

    1. Jitsi MeetTop pick

    Best for: People who want free calls without accounts, or organisations that want to self-host

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, iOS, Android, Self-hosted

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Galene

    Better-known open-source meetings with mobile apps and more features.

    Pros

    • Free and open source
    • Guests join from a browser with no account
    • Can be self-hosted for full control

    Cons

    • Large meetings need well-provisioned servers
    • Less polished than commercial tools
    • Fewer admin and webinar features
    Visit Jitsi Meet Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Jitsi Meet a good Galene alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Open source
    Yes, 100%
    Checked Oct 25, 2026jitsi.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Account needed to join
    No
    Checked Oct 25, 2026jitsi.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026jitsi.github.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Trademark owner
    8x8
    Checked Oct 25, 2026jitsi.org(opens source in a new tab)
  2. BigBlueButton logo

    2. BigBlueButton

    Best for: Schools, universities and trainers who want a self-hosted virtual classroom

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Galene

    Full virtual classroom features, at the cost of heavier servers.

    Pros

    • Teaching tools built in: whiteboards, polls, analytics
    • Integrates with Moodle, Canvas and other LMSs
    • Free and open source

    Cons

    • Needs a dedicated, well-resourced server
    • Less suited to business meetings
    • Admin effort to install and upgrade
    Visit BigBlueButton Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is BigBlueButton a good Galene alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Focus
    Virtual classroom
    Checked Oct 25, 2026bigbluebutton.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Server OS
    Ubuntu 24.04 64-bit
    Checked Oct 25, 2026docs.bigbluebutton.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Minimum server
    16 GB RAM, 8 CPU cores
    Checked Oct 25, 2026docs.bigbluebutton.org(opens source in a new tab)
    License
    LGPL
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. MiroTalk logo

    3. MiroTalk

    Best for: Developers and small organisations who want a free meeting app to self-host or embed

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Galene

    Open-source WebRTC meetings with P2P and SFU editions.

    Pros

    • Free and open source under AGPLv3
    • Peer-to-peer and server-based versions
    • Easy to embed in a website

    Cons

    • Maintained largely by one developer
    • You run and secure the server yourself
    • Fewer enterprise admin features
    Visit MiroTalk Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is MiroTalk a good Galene alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License (P2P)
    AGPLv3
    Checked Oct 25, 2026p2p.mirotalk.com(opens source in a new tab)
    License (SFU)
    AGPLv3
    Checked Oct 25, 2026sfu.mirotalk.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026docs.mirotalk.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Peer-to-peer calls
    Yes (P2P edition)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026p2p.mirotalk.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Nextcloud Talk logo

    4. Nextcloud Talk

    Best for: Organisations that want calls and chat on servers they control, alongside Nextcloud files

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Self-hosted

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Galene

    Self-hosted calls integrated with files and chat.

    Pros

    • Fully self-hosted and open source
    • End-to-end encrypted calls
    • Integrated with Nextcloud files, calendar and office

    Cons

    • Large calls need the extra High Performance Backend
    • Requires server administration
    • Less polished than hosted tools
    Visit Nextcloud Talk Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Nextcloud Talk a good Galene alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Self-hosting
    Fully self-hosted, on-premises
    Checked Oct 25, 2026nextcloud.com(opens source in a new tab)
    End-to-end encryption
    Supported for calls
    Checked Oct 25, 2026nextcloud.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Apps
    Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
    Checked Oct 25, 2026nextcloud.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Client apps price
    Free
    Checked Oct 25, 2026nextcloud.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Galene alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Jitsi Meet logo

Best Galene alternative for most people

Jitsi Meet

Better-known open-source meetings with mobile apps and more features.

BigBlueButton logo

Best Galene alternative for a free option

BigBlueButton

Full virtual classroom features, at the cost of heavier servers.

MiroTalk logo

Best Galene alternative for open source

MiroTalk

Open-source WebRTC meetings with P2P and SFU editions.

Nextcloud Talk logo

Best Galene alternative for self-hosting

Nextcloud Talk

Self-hosted calls integrated with files and chat.

Nextcloud Talk logo

Best Galene alternative for Mac

Nextcloud Talk

Self-hosted calls integrated with files and chat.

Nextcloud Talk logo

Best Galene alternative for Windows

Nextcloud Talk

Self-hosted calls integrated with files and chat.

Nextcloud Talk logo

Best Galene alternative for Linux

Nextcloud Talk

Self-hosted calls integrated with files and chat.

Jitsi Meet logo

Best Galene alternative for iPhone and Android

Jitsi Meet

Better-known open-source meetings with mobile apps and more features.

Jitsi Meet logo

Best Galene alternative for working in the browser

Jitsi Meet

Better-known open-source meetings with mobile apps and more features.

Galene alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Galene?

Jitsi Meet ranks first right now. Better-known open-source meetings with mobile apps and more features. BigBlueButton and MiroTalk follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Galene?

Yes. Jitsi Meet (open source), BigBlueButton (open source), MiroTalk (open source) and Nextcloud Talk (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Galene?

Yes: Jitsi Meet, BigBlueButton, MiroTalk and Nextcloud Talk. Jitsi Meet, BigBlueButton and MiroTalk can also be self-hosted.

Which Galene alternatives work on Linux?

Nextcloud Talk runs on Linux.

Why do people switch from Galene?

The complaints we hear most: no end-to-end encryption; basic interface and features; small project with a small team.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Galene, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.