Mumble is a free, open-source voice chat application originally built for gamers who needed lower latency and better audio quality than early alternatives offered. Unlike hosted commercial services, Mumble is typically used with a self-hosted server (Murmur), giving communities full control over their own voice server, permissions and data.
Why Communities Choose Mumble Over Hosted Voice Chat
Hosted voice chat services run on infrastructure controlled by a company, with rules and data handling set by that provider. Mumble instead pairs a free client with the Murmur server software that anyone can self-host, giving gaming clans, open-source projects and other communities full control over their own server, permissions and moderation.
Mumble Features
- Low-latency voice — designed for fast, clear communication during gaming.
- Encrypted connections — voice traffic between client and server is encrypted.
- Self-hosted Murmur server — run your own voice server rather than relying on a third party.
- Positional audio — 3D audio positioning in supported games.
- Fine-grained permissions — detailed access control lists for channels and users.
- Push-to-talk and voice activation — flexible options for triggering your microphone.
- Text chat — alongside voice channels for links and messages.
- Cross-platform clients — available for Windows, macOS, Linux and Android.
How to Install Mumble
- Open the official download page using the button on this site.
- Download the Mumble client for your operating system.
- Run the installer and follow the setup prompts.
- Get server details from a community or self-hosted Murmur server you want to join.
- Connect to the server and configure your microphone and audio settings.
Is Mumble really free?
Open Source. Mumble's client and Murmur server software are both free and open source, with no paid tier.
How to download Mumble safely
Use the request button on this page and we will email you the current link for www.mumble.info — the publisher's own website — so you receive the authentic build. We do not host, mirror, patch or repackage this software in any way.
Avoid third-party "download manager" sites offering Mumble. They commonly wrap the genuine installer in their own bundler, which is how adware and browser hijackers get onto a machine that the user believed was clean.
Alternatives to Mumble
Other free communication software worth comparing before you decide:
Discord
A hosted chat, voice and video app popular with gaming communities.
TeamSpeak
A voice chat platform with self-hosted server options.
Frequently asked questions
Is Mumble free?
Yes, Mumble is completely free and open source, both the client and the Murmur server software.
Do I need to run my own server for Mumble?
Not necessarily — you can join any existing Murmur server you have details for, or run your own for full control.
How does Mumble compare to Discord?
Mumble is self-hosted and open source with a focus on low latency, while Discord is a hosted commercial service with a broader feature set.
Is Mumble available on mobile?
Yes, there is a Mumble client for Android; iOS support is more limited.
Is Mumble's voice chat encrypted?
Yes, connections between the Mumble client and server are encrypted.
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