Mumble Web vs The Lounge

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 WebThe Lounge
CategoryChat & CommunicationChat & Communication
LicenseISCMIT
LanguageJavaScriptTypeScript
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM128 MB256 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metal, sourcedocker, binary, source
GitHub stars★ 734★ 6,309
First released20172014
ReplacesDiscord, TeamSpeakIRCCloud, Slack

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 The Lounge if…

  • Great IRC experience in the browser
  • Multi-user support
The Lounge details

Frequently asked questions

Is Mumble Web or The Lounge better?

The Lounge 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 The Lounge free and open-source?

Yes. Mumble Web is licensed under ISC and The Lounge under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Mumble Web and The Lounge with Docker?

Mumble Web: yes. The Lounge: yes.

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