Cinny vs Mumble Web
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Cinny
Simple, elegant and secure Matrix client
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Mumble Web
Browser-based client for Mumble voice servers
| Feature | Cinny | Mumble Web |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Matrix & XMPP | Chat & Communication |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | ISC |
| Language | TypeScript | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 64 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 3,826 | ★ 734 |
| First released | 2021 | 2017 |
| Replaces | Slack, Discord | Discord, TeamSpeak |
Why pick each one
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 Cinny or Mumble Web better?
Cinny is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Mumble Web if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Cinny and Mumble Web free and open-source?
Yes. Cinny is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Mumble Web under ISC. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Cinny and Mumble Web with Docker?
Cinny: yes. Mumble Web: yes.