KamailiovsMumble
Two self-hosted VoIP projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Kamailio | Mumble | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 66/100 | 71/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 16 in VoIP | #1 of 16 in VoIP |
| GitHub stars | 2 985 | 8 371 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +33 | +68 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 12 | 4 |
| Latest release | 6.1.5 · 15 Oct 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 66/100 for Kamailio, so it is the safer default.
Kamailio ships more often: 12 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for Mumble.
If you want the quickest setup, Mumble is easier to run; Kamailio needs more configuration.
Mumble is growing faster right now (+68 stars in 30 days).
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