About Mumble
Mumble is a free, open source voice chat application with low latency. It is used for gaming, group calls and recording.
What it does
Mumble carries voice conversations between people in channels on a server that you can run yourself. Its permission system controls who can join, speak or move between channels, which suits large communities. Positional audio supports games that place voices in a virtual space. A multi-channel recorder is useful for podcasts and interviews. Pre-built releases are available for Windows, macOS and Linux, and the project publishes its downloads on the official site and GitHub.
Key features
- Low latency voice channels
- Permission system for channels and users
- Positional audio for games
- Multi-channel recording
- Windows, macOS and Linux releases
Who it's for
Gamers, online communities and small teams who need reliable voice chat. It suits groups that want to host their own voice server and manage who can talk where.
Pricing and good to know
Mumble is free and open source. Hosting a server costs only the machine that runs it. Large channels with many speakers need enough bandwidth and a capable server. Check the release notes before upgrading the server and clients, and keep both on compatible versions so everyone can connect.
Highlights
- Low latency voice channels
- Permissions for channels and users
- Positional audio for games
- Multi-channel recording
- Windows, macOS and Linux releases
