Converse.js vs Mumble
Both Converse.js and Mumble are self-hosted alternatives to Discord.
Side by side
| Field | Converse.js | Mumble |
|---|---|---|
| Description | XMPP chat client in your browser. | Low-latency, high quality voice/text chat software. |
| GitHub stars | 3,302 | 8,388 |
| License | MPL-2.0 | BSD-3-Clause |
| Platforms | Javascript | C++, deb |
| Latest release | v14.0.1, 17 October 2026 | v1.6.0-alpha2, 25 October 2026 |
| Repository activity | 1 November 2026 | 30 October 2026 |
| Health | Active | Active |
| Categories | Communication - XMPP - Web Clients | Communication - Custom Communication Systems |
| Website | https://conversejs.org/ | https://wiki.mumble.info/wiki/Main_Page |
| Source code | https://github.com/conversejs/converse.js | https://github.com/mumble-voip/mumble |
Where the records differ
Computed from the two records above: a line appears only where the dataset states a figure, a date or a set relation, and no line recommends one application over the other.
- Mumble has more GitHub stars in the dataset, 8,388 against 3,302.
- Converse.js recorded repository activity more recently, 1 November 2026 against 30 October 2026.
- Mumble has the newer release on record: v1.6.0-alpha2, 25 October 2026, against v14.0.1, 17 October 2026.
- Licenses differ: Converse.js is listed under MPL-2.0; Mumble under BSD-3-Clause.
- Platforms differ: Converse.js lists Javascript; Mumble lists C++, deb.
- Converse.js is filed under Communication - XMPP - Web Clients; Mumble is filed under Communication - Custom Communication Systems.