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Mumble alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Mumble: basic text chat and a dated interface, and no official mobile apps. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Mumble, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. TeamSpeak currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Stoat logoStoatOpen sourceYesWeb, Windows, macOS +45 of 559.6
2Element logoElementOpen sourceYesWeb, Windows, macOS +44 of 448.9
  1. Stoat logo

    1. StoatTop pick

    Best for: Gaming groups and communities that want an open, ad-free alternative to Discord

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

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Mumble

    Open-source Discord-style chat with text channels and voice.

    Pros

    • Free and open source, with self-hosting possible
    • Familiar Discord-style servers, channels and roles
    • No ads, data mining or paid cosmetic tiers

    Cons

    • Much smaller user base than Discord
    • Some features and apps are still maturing
    • Small team, so development pace varies
    Visit Stoat 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 Stoat a good Mumble alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Open source
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026stoat.chat(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, web
    Checked Oct 25, 2026stoat.chat(opens source in a new tab)
    Group DMs
    Up to 50 members
    Checked Oct 25, 2026stoat.chat(opens source in a new tab)
    Free upload limit
    20 MB
    Checked Oct 25, 2026stoat.chat(opens source in a new tab)
    Data location
    Built in Europe
    Checked Oct 25, 2026stoat.chat(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Element logo

    2. Element

    Best for: Communities and organisations that want open, federated, encrypted chat they can run themselves

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

    48.9

    score / 100

    Why switch from Mumble

    Self-hosted chat with text, voice and video calls.

    Pros

    • Federated: talk across servers, or host your own
    • Encrypted by default for private chats
    • Open source, with bridges to other networks

    Cons

    • More complex than mainstream messengers
    • Key backup and device verification confuse newcomers
    • Self-hosting a homeserver takes real admin work
    Visit Element Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.341
    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 Element a good Mumble alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    AGPL-3.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    Free community edition
    Checked Oct 25, 2026element.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Enterprise pricing
    Per seat/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026element.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Certification
    ISO/IEC 27001:2022
    Checked Oct 25, 2026element.io(opens source in a new tab)

The best Mumble alternative for…

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

TeamSpeak logo

Best Mumble alternative for most people

TeamSpeak

Similar server-based voice with a more modern client and official hosting.

Stoat logo

Best Mumble alternative for a free option

Stoat

Open-source Discord-style chat with text channels and voice.

Discord logo

Best Mumble alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Discord

Hosted voice and text with nothing to run yourself.

Element logo

Best Mumble alternative for open source

Element

Self-hosted chat with text, voice and video calls.

TeamSpeak logo

Best Mumble alternative for self-hosting

TeamSpeak

Similar server-based voice with a more modern client and official hosting.

TeamSpeak logo

Best Mumble alternative for Mac

TeamSpeak

Similar server-based voice with a more modern client and official hosting.

TeamSpeak logo

Best Mumble alternative for Windows

TeamSpeak

Similar server-based voice with a more modern client and official hosting.

TeamSpeak logo

Best Mumble alternative for Linux

TeamSpeak

Similar server-based voice with a more modern client and official hosting.

TeamSpeak logo

Best Mumble alternative for iPhone and Android

TeamSpeak

Similar server-based voice with a more modern client and official hosting.

Discord logo

Best Mumble alternative for working in the browser

Discord

Hosted voice and text with nothing to run yourself.

Mumble alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Mumble?

TeamSpeak ranks first right now. Similar server-based voice with a more modern client and official hosting. Discord and Stoat follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Mumble?

Yes. TeamSpeak (free plan + paid), Discord (free plan + paid), Stoat (open source) and Element (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Mumble?

Yes: Stoat and Element. Stoat and Element can also be self-hosted.

Which Mumble alternatives work on Linux?

TeamSpeak, Discord, Stoat and Element run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Mumble?

The complaints we hear most: basic text chat and a dated interface; no official mobile apps; you host or rent the server yourself.

How is this list ranked?

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