Mumble Web vs Mumble

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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FeatureMumble WebMumble
CategoryChat & CommunicationChat & Communication
LicenseISCBSD-3-Clause
LanguageJavaScriptC++
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM128 MB128 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metal, sourcedocker, bare-metal, binary
GitHub stars★ 734★ 8,175
First released20172005
ReplacesDiscord, TeamSpeakDiscord, TeamSpeak, Ventrilo

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
Mumble Web details

Choose Mumble if…

  • Excellent voice quality
  • Tiny resource footprint
Mumble details

Frequently asked questions

Is Mumble Web or Mumble better?

Mumble 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 Mumble Web and Mumble free and open-source?

Yes. Mumble Web is licensed under ISC and Mumble under BSD-3-Clause. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Mumble Web and Mumble with Docker?

Mumble Web: yes. Mumble: yes.

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