Mumble
Low-latency, high quality voice/text chat software.
Actively maintained with regular releases.
Commit activity more than 57% of tracked projects; popularity more than 76%. How this is calculated.
Commits, last 11 months
| Stars | 8.3k |
|---|---|
| Latest release | v1.5.915 · 19 Jul 2026 |
| Repo updated | 26 Sept 2026 |
| Licence | BSD-3-Clause |
| Built with | C++, deb |
Is Mumble actively maintained?
Over the last 11 months the project absorbed 357 commits, of which 89 arrived in the most recent quarter — roughly 30 commits a month.
The most recent tagged release, v1.5.915, shipped about two months ago — a current, installable version exists today.
Mumble ranks #16 of 46 in Communication - Custom Communication Systems, placing it mid-table for maintenance activity.
What Mumble actually does
Mumble is a server-client system designed for low-latency voice and text communication. It allows groups to converse in real-time with high audio fidelity over self-hosted infrastructure. The project is implemented in C++ and distributed under the BSD-3-Clause licence.
Best fit: It is well-suited for gaming clans, communities, or technical teams requiring a private, resource-efficient voice channel without reliance on third-party services.
Worth knowing: Adoption can be hindered by user preference, as many communities are already entrenched in proprietary alternatives like Discord or TeamSpeak. You will also need to manage your own user authentication and access permissions.
Deployment notes
As a compiled C++ application typically packaged as a deb file, deployment generally involves managing a system service and ensuring persistent storage for configuration data. You will also need to handle network routing and port forwarding for UDP and TCP traffic.
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