Version comparison
TeamSpeak 6 vs TeamSpeak 3
Understand the practical differences between the established TS3 platform and the developing TeamSpeak 6 client and server ecosystem.
Quick comparison
| Area | TeamSpeak 6 | TeamSpeak 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Product stage | Newer client and beta self-hosted server ecosystem. | Established client and mature server platform. |
| Self-hosted server | Available as beta software, including Docker deployment. | Long-established server builds and hosting ecosystem. |
| Licensing | Beta licensing can change as development continues. | Uses the established TeamSpeak 3 licensing model. |
| Migration | No assumption should be made that all TS3 data or licenses transfer directly. | Existing TS3 deployments should be backed up and evaluated before any move. |
Can TeamSpeak 3 users connect?
Compatibility depends on the current server and client configuration. Check the latest official TeamSpeak support information before planning a mixed-client community, because beta behavior and available features can change.
Which one should you choose?
Choose based on the features your community needs today. TS3 remains appropriate for established deployments that depend on mature tooling. TS6 is useful for communities that want the newer experience and accept beta-stage server changes.
Hosting and self-hosting
You can follow our self-hosting guide, deploy with Docker, or use managed TeamSpeak 6 hosting when you do not want to maintain the underlying VPS.
Always verify current details: licensing, compatibility and beta limitations may change between releases. Use the official TeamSpeak documentation as the authoritative source.