Klang vs TeamSpeak
TeamSpeak is the classic for low-latency voice, and you run (or rent) your own server. Klang gives you voice, text and screen sharing in one app, with servers you create in one click.
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KChoose Klang if
- You don’t want to host, rent or license a server.
- You want text channels, DMs and voice in the same place, with history.
- You want screen sharing that’s ready today, not in beta.
- Your friends should be able to join from a link, in the browser.
Choose TeamSpeak if
- You want to run the voice server on your own machine.
- You need phone apps.
- You want 4K screen sharing and don’t mind a beta.
| What’s compared | Klang | TeamSpeak |
|---|---|---|
| Creating a server | One click, free, nothing to host | Host it yourself, rent it from a provider or buy a hosted community |
| Free server | Yes, as many as you want (up to 100 per person) | Self-hosted with a free 32-slot license |
| Hosted by the maker | Always, at no cost | Communities from $4.99 a month for 10 slots |
| Persistent text channels and DMs | Yes, with search, pins and files | Group chats synchronized across devices (TeamSpeak 6) |
| Screen sharing | Up to 1080p at 60 fps, with sound | Up to 4K at 60 fps, in beta (TeamSpeak 6) |
| Current version | Stable, updates itself | TeamSpeak 6 in beta; TeamSpeak 3 still available |
| Works in the browser | Yes | No, desktop and mobile apps |
| Desktop apps | Windows, macOS (Apple Silicon) and Linux | Windows, macOS and Linux |
| Mobile apps | Not yet | Android and iOS |
TeamSpeak’s details come from its official pages on that date. If something has changed, let us know and we’ll fix it.
Two ways to think about voice chat
TeamSpeak has been the reference for clear, low-latency voice for a long time. Its model is a server: you run it on your own machine, rent one from a provider or, more recently, buy a hosted community from TeamSpeak itself. In exchange you get full control.
Klang starts from the other end. You don’t run anything: you create a server, share the invite and talk. Voice, text channels, DMs and screen sharing live in the same app, and your history is there tomorrow.
Where Klang is ahead
- Nothing to set up. No slots, no license renewals, no ports. A server takes one click and costs nothing.
- Text that stays. Text channels with history, search, pins, replies, files and link previews, next to your voice channels.
- Ready-to-use screen sharing up to 1080p at 60 fps with sound, while TeamSpeak 6 is still in beta.
- Browser and desktop. Friends can join from a link in the browser; the desktop apps add system-wide push to talk.
Where TeamSpeak is ahead
- Control. You can run the server on your own hardware.
- Phone apps for Android and iOS.
- Screen sharing up to 4K at 60 fps in the TeamSpeak 6 beta.
The bottom line
If owning the server is the point, TeamSpeak is still a great choice. If you just want your group to have voice, text and screen sharing tonight, without hosting anything, Klang gets you there in a minute.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to host a server to use Klang?
No. You create a server in Klang with one click and we run everything. There are no slots, licenses or ports to open.
Is Klang free like a TeamSpeak server?
Yes. Servers, voice, text and history are free. You only pay if you want extras, like 1080p screen sharing (Plus, $4.99 a month) or an upgraded server (Tier 1, $4.99 a month).
Does Klang have push to talk?
Yes. The desktop app has system-wide push to talk that works even when Klang is minimized or you’re in a game, plus noise suppression for everyone.
Can I keep using TeamSpeak for some things?
Sure. Klang doesn’t touch your TeamSpeak setup. Many groups try Klang for a week alongside what they already use.
See for yourself
Klang is free and you can try it without signing up, in your browser or on desktop.