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Voxal

Free#8 of 12 in Push-to-Talk Apps

Voxal: A free, open-source option for small teams that need live voice across platforms. Ranked #8 of 12 in Push-to-Talk Apps by our editors (7.4/10); pricing: Free plan; best for small teams wanting free PTT across many platforms.

7.4/10Editor score
Voxal7.4 Visit Voxal

At a glance

  • Editor score
    7.4 / 10
  • Pricing
    Free plan
  • Best for
    Small teams wanting free PTT across many platforms
  • Free plan
    Yes
  • Paid from
    Free
  • Live voice PTT
    Yes
  • Facts checked
    24 Sep 2026
  • Where it wins

    • Live PTT controls on web and mobile, with a global desktop shortcut
    • Host migration helps keep voice rooms active when a host leaves
    • Self-hostable signaling offers control over signaling deployment
  • Where it doesn't

    • Named channels and organization rooms require the optional presence portal
    • Video and screen sharing are optional extras, not the core voice workflow
    • Community and documentation are the listed support channels

Our verdict on Voxal

Voxal is an open-source push-to-talk voice chat app for people who want to create or join rooms without an account. It suits small teams, gaming communities and event coordinators looking for live voice across web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android. Push-to-talk is available on web and mobile, with a global shortcut on desktop. Its peer-to-peer WebRTC rooms make the product centered on direct voice communication rather than a broader team workspace.

Room continuity and control are notable parts of Voxal’s design. Host migration is intended to keep a room alive when its host leaves, while switchable noise suppression and microphone and speaker selection give participants control over audio. Video and screen sharing are optional. The repository also documents self-hosting signaling for production control, which may suit teams that want deployment control; teams that prefer a managed setup should weigh that against the self-hosting option. The listed support channels are community and documentation.

The repository describes Voxal as open source and MIT-licensed, and the product details identify a free plan. Named channels and organization rooms are available through an optional presence portal, so teams that need those organizational features should account for that separate component in their evaluation. Voxal is a sensible fit for small groups prioritizing cross-platform PTT and straightforward room access. Organizations needing named, structured spaces as a built-in core experience, or buyers seeking a broader collaboration suite, may prefer an alternative. Its emphasis is live voice rooms, with optional video and sharing rather than a wide set of collaboration tools.

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Voxal pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.
See plans on github.com

Voxal fact sheet

Free planYes
Paid fromFree
Live voice PTTYes
Offline modeNot verified
Location trackingNot verified
Supported platformsWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Maximum group sizeNot verified
Radio interoperabilityNot verified
DeploymentCloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile
PlatformsWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
SupportCommunity, Docs
Built forSolo, Small business (editorial estimate)
PricingFree plan
Websitegithub.com
Facts checked24 Sep 2026

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