Mumble
A free, open-source, low-latency voice chat app with self-hosted servers.
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About Mumble
Mumble is an open-source voice chat application known for very low latency and high audio quality. It uses a client and server model: people connect to a Mumble server, made up of channels with an extensive permission system, which you host yourself with the server component (often called Murmur) or rent from a hosting provider. Features include positional audio for games, push-to-talk, encrypted connections, a multi-channel recorder that podcasters use, and server APIs for bots and integrations with existing user databases. It is popular with gaming communities that run large voice sessions, as well as hobby radio users and some workplaces. Text chat is basic and the interface looks dated, but everything is free. Clients run on Windows, macOS and Linux, with third-party mobile apps. It suits groups that want free, private, self-hosted voice chat.
Best for: Gaming groups and communities that want free, low-latency voice on their own server.
Pros and cons
What works
- Free and open source
- Very low latency and positional audio
- Self-hosted with a detailed permission system
Why people leave
- Basic text chat and a dated interface
- No official mobile apps
- You host or rent the server yourself
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Mumble: common questions
Is Mumble free?
Yes. Mumble is free, open-source software that you can host yourself.
Is Mumble open source?
Yes. The source code is on GitHub at mumble-voip/mumble. You can also run it on your own server.
What platforms does Mumble run on?
Mumble is available for Windows, macOS, Linux and Self-hosted.
What are the best alternatives to Mumble?
The highest-ranked Mumble alternatives right now are TeamSpeak, Discord and Stoat. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.