Mumble provides free open source, low-latency voice communication for online groups and gaming sessions.
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Mumble provides open-source software for real-time voice chat with low latency.
About Mumble
Mumble is open-source voice-chat software with two modules: the client (mumble) and the server (mumble-server, formerly murmur). It is written on top of Qt and Opus for low-latency communication.
The client works on Windows, Linux, FreeBSD, OpenBSD, and macOS, while the server works where Qt can be installed. It supports general-purpose plugins and various languages.
Key features
- Separate client and server modules for voice chat
- Low-latency voice communication built on Qt and Opus
- Client support for Windows, Linux, FreeBSD, OpenBSD, macOS
- Server operation on systems where Qt can be installed
- General-purpose plugins for added functionality
- Interface available in various languages
Best for: People who want to set up their own client-server voice chat on supported desktop systems.
Good for
- Open-source codebase for client and server
- Low-latency design using Qt and Opus
- Client available across Windows, macOS, Linux and BSD variants
Watch out for
- Master branch contains unstable code, requiring branch selection for stable builds
Mumble at a glance
- Category
- Social & Communities › Messaging Apps
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Mumble FAQ
What are the two Mumble modules?
The client (mumble) and the server (mumble-server, formerly known as murmur).
Which systems does the client support?
Windows, Linux, FreeBSD, OpenBSD, and macOS.
How do I build a stable version?
Select the corresponding branch, such as 1.5.x, rather than master, which contains unstable code for a future release.
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