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Discord vs Mumble: catalog facts
Discord	Mumble
Freemium Free to use, with an optional Nitro subscription.	Free Free and open source.
Windows, iOS, Web	Windows, macOS, Linux
Drop-in voice channels without placing calls Low-latency screen and game streaming	Self-hosting keeps voice chat entirely under your own control Low latency, high quality audio designed for gaming
Proprietary and centrally hosted Some features sit behind the Nitro subscription	Interface and server setup are less polished than commercial alternatives Requires running or renting a server for full control
Downloadable app, Web application, Hosted service	Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
Account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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