Bedrock Voice Chat vs Pendu

Bedrock Voice Chat adds proximity voice chat to Minecraft Bedrock and Java servers. Players hear one another at changing volume based on distance, with configurable range and falloff, plus whisper and spectator modes. Persistent group channels let players set individual listener volume from 0 to 150%, or mute and deafen without leaving. Every build includes multitrack recording, which creates a separate timecoded track for each player. The service lists support for Bedrock Dedicated Server, Realms, Aternos, Fabric, PaperMC, and other servers users control. Xbox, PlayStation, and Switch players can use the mobile app alongside their console. The site says voice is encrypted with QUIC and mutual TLS, with typical end-to-end latency of 41 ms. Recording requires a person to start it and remains visible; the server does not capture audio on its own. Self-hosted audio does not reach the maker. The free self-hosted plan is free, with no per-player billing.

Pendu is a free service for gamers combining voice parties, group calls, and chat. Drop-in party rooms support up to 50 people and include hosting and moderation features. Users choose a game, fill seats with friends, and begin immediately or schedule a later party. Group messaging supports text, reactions, voice notes, media, and replies from notifications. Voice and video calls start directly from group chats without meeting links or a waiting room. After a party, users can select teammates to play with again; mutual selections create a one-tap way to start another party together. Pendu displays trending games by day, week, and month. Messaging, calls, and party rooms work in a modern browser without installation, and the service describes desktop sessions as ready for use on a PC while gaming. Pendu is available on the web and Android. The site describes it as free to use and links to a Help Center, privacy information, terms, and child-safety resources.