TeamSpeak
A low-latency voice chat app for gaming groups and communities, with text chat and self-hostable servers.
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About TeamSpeak
TeamSpeak has been a staple of gaming voice chat for two decades. Users join servers made of nested channels and talk with low latency and fine-grained permissions, and the newer TeamSpeak 6 client adds a modern interface, group and direct text chats, file sharing and 4K screen sharing. Unlike Discord, servers are not run by one central company: communities can rent official hosting or run the server software on their own hardware for full control and privacy, and businesses can build on the SDK. The client is free for Windows, macOS and Linux, with mobile apps available, while server hosting and commercial licences are paid. TeamSpeak 6 is still being rolled out in beta. It suits gaming clans, esports teams and communities that want reliable voice with control over their own server.
Best for: Gaming clans and communities that want low-latency voice on a server they control.
Pros and cons
What works
- Low-latency, high-quality voice
- Self-host your own server or rent official hosting
- Fine-grained channel permissions
Why people leave
- TeamSpeak 6 client is still in beta
- Text chat and community features trail Discord
- Hosting a server costs money or admin effort
Top TeamSpeak alternatives
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Discord68.8Free hosted community chat with voice, text and huge adoption.
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Mumble62.6Free, open-source, self-hosted voice chat with low latency.
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Stoat59.6Open-source Discord-style chat with voice and text channels.
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Rocket.Chat50.5Self-hosted text-first chat for larger communities.
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Element48.9Self-hosted, encrypted chat with voice and video calls.
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TeamSpeak: common questions
Is TeamSpeak free?
TeamSpeak has a free plan and paid plans.
Is TeamSpeak open source?
No, TeamSpeak is not open source. Open-source alternatives include Mumble, Stoat and Rocket.Chat.
What platforms does TeamSpeak run on?
TeamSpeak is available for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android and Self-hosted.
What are the best alternatives to TeamSpeak?
The highest-ranked TeamSpeak alternatives right now are Discord, Mumble and Stoat. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.