Berty vs Mumble Web
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted chat & communication options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Berty
Peer-to-peer messaging app that works offline
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Mumble Web
Browser-based client for Mumble voice servers
| Feature | Berty | Mumble Web |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Chat & Communication | Chat & Communication |
| License | Apache-2.0 | ISC |
| Language | TypeScript | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 9,268 | ★ 734 |
| First released | 2018 | 2017 |
| Replaces | WhatsApp, Signal | Discord, TeamSpeak |
Why pick each one
Choose Berty if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- Mature project with 9.3k GitHub stars
- Written in TypeScript
- Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
Choose Mumble Web if…
- Released under the ISC license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in JavaScript
- Tiny footprint — runs in 128 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Berty or Mumble Web better?
Neither is universally better. Berty has the larger community, while Mumble Web is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Berty and Mumble Web free and open-source?
Yes. Berty is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Mumble Web under ISC. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Berty and Mumble Web with Docker?
Berty: check the project docs for container support. Mumble Web: yes.