Alternatives · Team Chat
Mumble alternatives
As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded Mumble alternative is Discord (3.6 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Mumble compared with 5 alternatives: TeamSpeak, Discord, Stoat, Element and Jitsi Meet.
Mumble is free to use. 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| MumbleThis tool | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| TeamSpeak | Paid | No | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Discord | Free plan · from $2.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Stoat | Free | Free | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Element | Free plan | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Jitsi Meet | Free | Free | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
Mumble has no paid plan and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 3 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Discord, Stoat and Jitsi Meet score higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Mumble
TeamSpeak
Voice chat you run on your own server or a hosted one
- TeamSpeak has no free plan, unlike Mumble.
- TeamSpeak also lists iOS and Android apps.
- TeamSpeak also covers video calls.
Suits: Gaming clans and communities that want a dedicated voice server
Discord
Free text, voice and video chat built around servers
- Discord starts at $2.99 per month.
- Discord also lists a web app and iOS and Android apps.
- Discord also covers video calls and file sharing.
Suits: Gaming groups and friends who want always-open voice chats
Stoat
Open-source group chat for friends and communities
- Stoat is free.
- Stoat also lists a web app and iOS and Android apps.
- Stoat also covers file sharing.
Suits: Friend groups and hobby communities leaving ad-supported chat apps
Element
End-to-end encrypted chat and calls on the Matrix standard
- Element also lists a web app and iOS and Android apps.
- Element also covers video calls and file sharing.
Suits: Governments and regulated organizations that self-host encrypted chat
Jitsi Meet
Free, open-source video meetings you can self-host
- Jitsi Meet is free.
- Jitsi Meet also lists a web app and iOS and Android apps.
- Jitsi Meet also covers video calls.
- Jitsi Meet does not cover team chat, which Mumble does.
Suits: Quick video calls where guests should not need an account
Limits worth knowing in Mumble
- Mumble is voice chat first, and text chat is basic compared with team messengers.
- You or a hosting provider must run the server; public servers are another way to connect.
- Mobile apps are third-party projects the Mumble team says it does not maintain, and the latest macOS 1.5 build is 1.5.901.
- Development is by a team of volunteers, with a release candidate of the 1.6 series available.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Mumble?
The alternatives to Mumble in this directory are TeamSpeak, Discord, Stoat, Element and Jitsi Meet. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Mumble.
Is there a free alternative to Mumble?
Yes. Stoat and Jitsi Meet are free to use. Discord and Element have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Mumble alternatives work on Android?
The Mumble listing does not include an Android app. TeamSpeak, Discord, Stoat, Element and Jitsi Meet list one.
Which Mumble alternatives work on iOS?
The Mumble listing does not include an iOS app. TeamSpeak, Discord, Stoat, Element and Jitsi Meet list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.