System Requirements

Last updated: June 1, 2026

For the best possible experience, we recommend using the Gather Desktop App instead of a browser. To download the latest version of the Gather 1.0 Desktop App, click here for Mac or click here for Windows. 

You can also access Gather from a web browser. We recommend using the latest version of Google Chrome. Learn more about our Browser Support Policy here

If using a mobile device, we recommend using the Gather 1.0 Mobile App instead of a mobile browser, especially when joining meetings. 

Gather on Linux is not currently supported. If using a Linux machine is necessary, we recommend accessing Gather via Google Chrome. The Gather Desktop App and Gather via Firefox are known to have performance issues on Linux at this time.

System Requirements

Recommended

With these specs, you can expect full HD quality audio and video, all visual camera effects in the highest quality (background blur, visual backgrounds), and heavy multitasking.

  • 16 GB RAM

  • High performance CPU, like the following:

    • Apple Silicon M1, M2, M3 processor

    • 11th Gen Intel i5 or i7

    • AMD 5000 series Ryzen 5 or 7

    • Other Intel processors with 6 physical cores or higher

    • Non-Intel processors with 8 physical cores or higher

Minimum

With these specs, you can expect high-quality audio and video, limited visual camera effects (background blur, visual backgrounds), and limited multitasking.

  • 8 GB RAM

  • Modern CPU with 4 physical cores, like the following:

    • Any Apple Processor

    • 8th Gen Intel i3, i5 and up

    • 6th Gen Intel i7 and up

    • AMD 3000 series Ryzen 5 or 7


Operating Systems

Gather supports the Mac and Windows operating systems that still receive security updates. At this time, that includes: 

  • macOS 13 or above

  • Windows 10 or above

We recommend using the latest version for the best experience with Gather.


Recommended Internet Speeds

  • 10 Mbps internet download speed

  • 3 Mbps internet upload speed

You will still be able to experience most features of Gather with minimum internet speeds of 3 Mbps download and 1 Mbsp upload.

As you connect with more people, you may experience greater lag. For example, it will be more taxing on your computer if you are connected to 20 or more participants than if you are connected to only one or two people.


To submit a bug report or share feedback:

  1. Open the Main Menu and select ‘Report issue / bug’

  2. Or email support@gather.town