No. 12 of 22 ·Game Voice Chat Software

Mumble

Windows · Mac · Linux · iPhone · Self-hosted · API

Freedom report

Two barsScore 5.4

Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely4 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedThinly documented

Mumble is ranked #12 of 22 in game voice chat software on Freedom251. It runs on API, iOS, Linux, macOS, Self-hosted, Windows. There is a free plan.

Mumble plans and pricing

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Mumble Free Free, open-source voice chat software; server can be self-hosted mumble.info · 4 Oct 2026

Compared on game voice chat software

Free plan: Yes
Hosting model: self-hosted
Mobile apps: Yes
Noise suppression: Yes
Supported platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS

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The record

What it does: Mumble is a free, open-source, low-latency voice chat application.
Audio: The client provides low-latency voice communication for talking and gaming.
Encryption: Mumble states that communication is always encrypted and public/private-key authentication is used by default.
Gaming: The client offers an in-game overlay showing who is talking, FPS, and the current time, plus positional audio in supported games.
Administration: Administrators can manage users with an extensive access control list permission system.
Integrations: Server functionality can be extended through Ice protocols, including web interfaces, authenticators, custom chat commands, and context-menu entries.
Hosting: The project provides server software and supports self-hosting; it describes the server as having low resource costs for hosting.
Use cases: The project describes use by gamers, podcast recorders, hobby radio users, and workplaces.
License: The core project is licensed under a BSD-style free and open-source software license.
Downloads: The official downloads page lists Windows and macOS clients and servers, and points Linux users to distribution packages.
Mobile availability: The iOS app is marked unmaintained, with its last update in 2017; the listed Android clients are third-party apps that Mumble does not control or maintain.
Security support: The project says it supports its latest stable feature version and asks users to report vulnerabilities privately by email.
General support: For general support, Mumble directs users to its GitHub issue tracker and Matrix community chat rather than email.
Team: Mumble says it is developed by voluntary contributors from multiple countries.
Price from: Free

Where it ranks on Freedom251

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Sources

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