GalenevsOpenVidu
Two self-hosted Zoom alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Galene | OpenVidu | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 62/100 | 62/100 |
| Rank in category | #9 of 25 in Video Conferencing | #9 of 33 in Communication |
| GitHub stars | 1 426 | 2 138 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +17 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 9 |
| Latest release | — | v3.9.0 · 30 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Go | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Galene and OpenVidu score the same (62/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.
OpenVidu ships more often: 9 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Galene.
If you want the quickest setup, Galene is easier to run; OpenVidu needs more configuration.
Galene is growing faster right now (+17 stars in 30 days).
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