Mumble vs. TeamSpeak and Discord
A neutral comparison of three popular ways to talk while playing or working together.
Mumble, TeamSpeak and Discord all let groups talk together, but they work differently: with your own server or a service someone else runs, with open or closed software, with or without accounts. This overview helps you choose.
| Mumble | TeamSpeak 3 | Discord | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software | Open source (BSD licence), server and apps | Proprietary | Proprietary service |
| Server | Your own server | Your own server; the server software is free up to 32 slots for non-commercial use, otherwise a licence is needed | No own server: Discord runs it |
| Accounts | None needed: a user name and a certificate | None needed: a client identity (optional account) | A Discord account for everyone |
| Apps | Windows, macOS, Linux; Android (Mumla) and iOS | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, browser |
| Beyond voice | Text chat, positional audio for games | Text chat, file transfer | Text channels, video, screen sharing, bots |
| Hosting with us | Mumble server, ready to use | Hosting for your own TeamSpeak 3 server files and licence | Not applicable |
When Mumble fits
- You want your own server with open-source software and no accounts for your users.
- Low latency and good voice quality matter, e.g. for gaming, choirs or radio-style nets.
- You want full control over channels, rights and data (everything is in one file on your server, included in backups).
When something else fits better
- You need video or screen sharing: Discord offers it, Mumble does not.
- Your community already uses TeamSpeak: you can host your own TeamSpeak 3 server files with us, under TeamSpeak's licence.
TeamSpeak is a trademark of TeamSpeak Systems GmbH. Discord is a trademark of Discord Inc. We are not affiliated with either company. Details of other products can change; check their websites for current terms.
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