Peer Calls vs uMurmur

Struggling to choose between Peer Calls and uMurmur? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

Peer Calls is a Social & Communications solution with tags like video, calling, chat, encrypted, privacy, security, peertopeer.

It boasts features such as Encrypted peer-to-peer video calls, No central servers involved, Open-source codebase, Available on Windows, Mac, Linux, Screen sharing support, Group video calls, Text chat, Customizable interface, Virtual backgrounds and pros including Strong encryption protects privacy, Decentralized architecture increases security, Open source code enables transparency, Free with no limits, Works behind firewalls/NAT, Low resource usage.

On the other hand, uMurmur is a Social & Communications product tagged with voice-chat, selfhosted, open-source, mumble.

Its standout features include Self-hosted voice chat server, Lightweight and low resource usage, Cross-platform - runs on Windows, Linux, macOS, Raspberry Pi, etc, Setup wizard for easy initial configuration, Supports Mumble clients on desktop and mobile, User management and access controls, Server administration via web interface, Plugin support to extend functionality, Encrypted voice communication, and it shines with pros like Free and open source, Easy to install and use, Good audio quality, Low latency for real-time communication, Self-hosted so you control the server, Lightweight on system resources, Cross-platform support.

Feature	Peer Calls	uMurmur
Overall Score	N/A	N/A
Primary Category	Social & Communications	Social & Communications

Product Overview

Peer Calls

Description: Peer Calls is a free, open-source video calling platform that allows users to make encrypted video calls directly between peers without going through a central server. It focuses on privacy, security, and a simple interface.

uMurmur

Description: uMurmur is an open source Mumble server that allows users to set up voice chat rooms. It is lightweight, self-hosted, and available on multiple platforms.

Key Features Comparison

Peer Calls Features

• Encrypted peer-to-peer video calls
• No central servers involved
• Open-source codebase
• Available on Windows, Mac, Linux
• Screen sharing support
• Group video calls
• Text chat
• Customizable interface
• Virtual backgrounds

uMurmur Features

• Self-hosted voice chat server
• Lightweight and low resource usage
• Cross-platform - runs on Windows, Linux, macOS, Raspberry Pi, etc
• Setup wizard for easy initial configuration
• Supports Mumble clients on desktop and mobile
• User management and access controls
• Server administration via web interface
• Plugin support to extend functionality
• Encrypted voice communication

Pros & Cons Analysis

Peer Calls

Pros

• Strong encryption protects privacy
• Decentralized architecture increases security
• Open source code enables transparency
• Free with no limits
• Works behind firewalls/NAT
• Low resource usage

Cons

• Setup can be tricky for less tech-savvy users
• Limited features compared to mainstream apps
• Can only call other Peer Calls users
• Call quality dependent on network conditions
• Smaller user base

uMurmur

Pros

• Free and open source
• Easy to install and use
• Good audio quality
• Low latency for real-time communication
• Self-hosted so you control the server
• Lightweight on system resources
• Cross-platform support

Cons

• Lacks some advanced features of Mumble server
• Configuration can be complex for some use cases
• Requires port forwarding for external access
• No native mobile client
• Limited to voice chat only

Pricing Comparison

Peer Calls

• Open Source

uMurmur

• Open Source