Janus WebRTC ServervsMumble
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Janus WebRTC Server | Mumble | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 71/100 | 71/100 |
| Rank in category | #8 of 118 in Media Server | #1 of 16 in VoIP |
| GitHub stars | 9 197 | 8 371 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +28 | +68 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 4 |
| Latest release | — | v1.5.939 · 11 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | C | C |
Which one should you pick?
Janus WebRTC Server and Mumble score the same (71/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.
Mumble ships more often: 4 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Janus WebRTC Server.
If you want the quickest setup, Mumble is easier to run; Janus WebRTC Server needs more configuration.
Mumble is growing faster right now (+68 stars in 30 days).
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