Mumble vs Yeti-Switch
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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Mumble
Low-latency, high-quality voice chat application
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Yeti-Switch
Transit class4 softswitch(SBC) with integrated billing and routing
| Feature | Mumble | Yeti-Switch |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Chat & Communication | Chat & Communication |
| License | BSD-3-Clause | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | C++ | C++ |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, binary | bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 8,175 | — |
| First released | 2005 | 2020 |
| Replaces | Discord, TeamSpeak, Ventrilo | — |
Why pick each one
Choose Yeti-Switch if…
- Released under the GPL-2.0 license
- Written in C++
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Mumble or Yeti-Switch better?
Mumble is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Yeti-Switch if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Mumble and Yeti-Switch free and open-source?
Yes. Mumble is licensed under BSD-3-Clause and Yeti-Switch under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Mumble and Yeti-Switch with Docker?
Mumble: yes. Yeti-Switch: check the project docs for container support.