PewMic

Low-latency P2P voice chat for gamers

No accounts. No servers routing your voice. Just direct peer-to-peer audio.

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// WHAT IS THIS

Discord adds ~2 seconds of latency. Google Meet eats your CPU. PewMic does neither.

It's a lightweight desktop app that connects you directly to your friends using WebRTC — the same tech browsers use for video calls, but stripped down to pure voice with zero overhead.

The only server involved generates a room code so peers can find each other. After that, your voice goes directly between you and your friends. Nothing is recorded. No echo cancellation, no noise suppression, no processing — just raw audio, private between peers.

  • > Direct peer-to-peer audio — no middleman server
  • > Nothing recorded, nothing processed — fully private
  • > 20-80ms latency depending on distance
  • > Tiny CPU footprint — won't tank your FPS
  • > Works with 2-5 players in a room
  • > OBS compatible — audio plays through system output

// HOW TO USE

01

Open or Download

Use the lite browser version instantly, or grab the native app for the full experience.

02

Host a Room

Enter a nickname, click Host. You'll get a 6-letter room code.

03

Share the Code

Send the code to your squad. They click Join and enter it.

04

Talk

That's it. Direct voice, minimal latency, no BS.

// USE IN BROWSER

Use in Browser instant — no install

Lite version with basic voice chat. For advanced audio controls, per-peer volume, and lower latency, download the native app below.

// DOWNLOADS

Windows
macOS
Linux
x64 Apple Silicon x64
Intel ARM64

// FIRST RUN

PewMic is an open-source project. We don't pay for code signing certificates, so your OS will warn you about an "unidentified developer". The code is on GitHub — you can build it yourself or bypass the warning:

Windows

Extract the ZIP, then run the .exe. SmartScreen will show "Windows protected your PC". Click "More info" then "Run anyway".

macOS

After installing from the DMG, remove the quarantine flag:
xattr -cr /Applications/pewmic.app

Then open the app normally.

Linux / Steam Deck

Make it executable and run:
chmod +x pewmic-linux-amd64 && ./pewmic-linux-amd64

// STATS

// NEED HELP?

> Mic not working

Check your OS microphone permissions. On macOS, go to System Settings > Privacy & Security > Microphone. On Windows, go to Settings > Privacy > Microphone. Make sure PewMic is allowed.

> Can't connect to others

PewMic uses UDP for peer-to-peer connections. Corporate firewalls and some strict NAT setups may block UDP traffic. If you're on a restricted network, try switching to a different connection (e.g., mobile hotspot) to confirm.

> Audio quality issues

Use headphones to prevent echo feedback. If background noise is a problem, enable noise suppression in your OS audio settings. PewMic sends raw audio by design — any processing happens at the OS level.

Found a bug or want to request a feature? Open an issue on GitHub.

// SUPPORT

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