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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
1Nextcloud Talk logoNextcloud TalkOpen sourceYesWeb, macOS, Windows +44 of 457.2
  1. Nextcloud Talk logo

    1. Nextcloud TalkTop pick

    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.