mumble
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Description:
Open-source, low-latency, high quality voice chat software for gaming
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 1.5.857@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @mumblevoip  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Networking
Tags: voice-chat gaming voip communication server
Install: brew install --cask mumble
About:
Mumble is an open-source, low-latency voice chat server and client designed specifically for gamers. It provides high-quality audio communication with minimal bandwidth usage, ensuring clear communication even on slower connections. The software includes features like positional audio and access control lists for community management.
Key Features:
  • Low-latency audio for real-time communication
  • Strong encryption for privacy and security
  • Access control lists for server management
  • Positional audio support for immersive gaming
  • Lightweight client and server applications
Use Cases:
  • Coordinating strategy in multiplayer gaming sessions
  • Organizing community voice channels for clans or guilds
  • Hosting private voice servers for friends or teams
Alternatives:
  • Discord – Proprietary, feature-rich platform with higher latency and resource usage
  • TeamSpeak – Commercial alternative with similar low-latency focus but requires licensing for larger groups
  • Slack – Business-focused collaboration tool with less emphasis on gaming-grade audio quality
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 15, 2025 12:27pm 1.5.735 0 VERSION_BUMP 5dd2bc0b
Aug 5, 2025 2:21pm 1.5.735 0 VERSION_BUMP 0a6e86f1
Jul 2, 2024 11:09pm 1.5.634 0 VERSION_BUMP c99d8a27