FreeSWITCHvsMumble
Two self-hosted VoIP projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| FreeSWITCH | Mumble | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 69/100 | 71/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 16 in VoIP | #1 of 16 in VoIP |
| GitHub stars | 5 261 | 8 371 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +82 | +68 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 4 | 4 |
| Latest release | v1.11.3 · 28 Aug 2026 | v1.5.939 · 11 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | Other | Other |
| Main language | C | C |
Which one should you pick?
Mumble scores 71/100 against 69/100 for FreeSWITCH, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, Mumble is easier to run; FreeSWITCH needs more configuration.
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