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Rune vs Ventrilo
Both stand on game voice chat software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidiPhone
Rune combines a mobile social gaming app with developer tools for hosting and synchronizing multiplayer HTML5 games. Developers should check the game logic and upload limits against their project before adopting it.
Visit Rune Free plan MacSelf-hostedWindows
Ventrilo offers configurable voice and chat features with both hosted and self-hosted server approaches. Check the client requirements and version limits in the self-hosting documentation before choosing a setup.
Visit VentriloThe facts
| Rune | Ventrilo | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone | Mac, Self-hosted, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | 15-slot Ventrilo server — 1 month: $9 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | rune.ai | ventrilo.com |
| On game voice chat software | #17 of 22 | #21 of 22 |
Rune: what it does well
- Free for players and game developers, with hosting included
- Handles matchmaking, accounts, friends, and spectating
- Supports games built with several web frameworks
- Available on iOS and Android
What to know first
- Game logic must use a subset of JavaScript
- Actions must be synchronous, under 10 ms, and under 1 MB
- Uploaded games should be under 25 MB unzipped
Ventrilo: what it does well
- Supports multi-user voice and private text conversations.
- Channels can use passwords, limits and transmission permissions.
- Includes push-to-talk, voice activation and sound ducking.
- Version 4 supports file transfers to selected users.
- Hosted servers offer snapshots and restore.
What to know first
- No mobile apps are listed.
- Self-hosting instructions apply to version 2.x systems.
- The 15-slot monthly plan costs $9 a month.
- Client requirements list Windows XP or higher with DirectX 9.0c, or macOS X 10.7 or higher.
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