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Galène vs TrueConf: catalog facts
GalèneTrueConf
Free

Free and open source under the MIT licence.

Freemium

Client apps and a small-team server edition are free; larger server editions are paid.

Web, Self-hosted Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Web, Self-hosted
  • Low resource use and simple administration
  • Proven in university lectures and conferences
  • Runs on-premises inside a LAN or VPN
  • SIP and H.323 interoperability with room systems
  • No end-to-end encryption; the server operator can in principle access media
  • You need your own server for private use
  • Proprietary software
  • Larger deployments require paid server editions
Web application, Self-hosted Downloadable app, Web application, Self-hosted
Open source Closed source
License: MIT License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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