AChat Alternatives

AChat is described as 'Enables you to chat on your local network (LAN). But you can also share entire directories or send specific files, show images to other users and send messages even to users who are currently offline. Everything with full Unicode support' and is an app in the file sharing category. There are more than 10 alternatives to AChat for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and Android Tablet apps. The best AChat alternative is BeeBEEP, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like AChat are Feem, LAN Messenger, Squiggle and Secure copy.

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AChat alternatives are mainly Instant Messengers but may also be Group Chat Apps or Large File Transfer Services.  Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of AChat.
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  1. BeeBEEP icon
    BeeBEEP icon

    BeeBEEP

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    BeeBEEP is a secure network chat. You can talk and send files with all your friends inside a local area network such of an office, home or internet cafe without a server.

    9 BeeBEEP alternatives
    BeeBEEP screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    BeeBEEP screenshot 1
    BeeBEEP screenshot 2

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  LAN
    3.  Integrated File Sharing
    4.  Xmpp
    BeeBEEP iconAChat Icon

    BeeBEEP VS AChat

    Is BeeBEEP a good alternative to AChat?
     

    • BeeBEEP is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to AChat.

    • BeeBEEP is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to AChat.

    • BeeBEEP is Free and Open SourceAChat is Free and Proprietary
    • BeeBEEP is Privacy focusedAChat is not according to our users
  2. Feem icon
    Feem icon

    Feem

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    Share files offline. No servers. No cloud. No limits.

    139 Feem alternatives
    Feem screenshot 1

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
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    Windows 2
    +4
    Windows 3

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Wi-Fi Sharing
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Multiple languages
    5.  File Sending
    Feem iconAChat Icon

    Feem VS AChat

    Is Feem a good alternative to AChat?
     

    • Feem is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to AChat.

    • Feem is Freemium and ProprietaryAChat is Free and Proprietary
    • Feem is LightweightAChat is not according to our users
  4. LAN Messenger icon
    LAN Messenger icon

    LAN Messenger

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    LAN Messenger is a p2p chat application for intranet communication and does not require a server. A variety of handy features are supported including notifications, personal and group messaging with encryption, file transfer and message logging.

    23 LAN Messenger alternatives
    LAN Messenger screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com

    LAN Messenger Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  License plate detection
    3.  Integrated File Sharing
    4.  Team Messaging
    LAN Messenger screenshot 1
    LAN Messenger screenshot 2
    +1
    LAN Messenger screenshot 3
    Discontinued

    Sadly, no more releases since Dec. 2018

    LAN Messenger iconAChat Icon

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  5. Squiggle icon
    Squiggle icon

    Squiggle

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    Squiggle is a free server-less peer to peer LAN messenger. Just download and run it and you're ready to talk to everyone on your LAN.

    15 Squiggle alternatives
    Squiggle screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Squiggle Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  LAN
    Squiggle iconAChat Icon

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  6. Secure copy

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    Secure copy or SCP is a means of securely transferring computer files between a local host and a remote host or between two remote hosts. It is based on the Secure Shell (SSH) protocol.

    7 Secure copy alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    AChat Icon

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  7. IntraMessenger icon
    IntraMessenger icon

    IntraMessenger

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    Create your own Instant Messenger communities! Uniquely designed and fully centralized under your (admin) control. Server (open source PHP/MySQL) provides great flexibility, including the external authentication possibility (e.g. : forum, CMS, blog, PGI, CMR...).

    6 IntraMessenger alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux

    IntraMessenger Features

    1.  LAN
    IntraMessenger iconAChat Icon

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  9. MyChat icon
    MyChat icon

    MyChat

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    MyChat is an instant messenger that works in LAN and over the Internet. Reliable in slow connections. Do not require too many system resources. The program has its own server where a user control everything happening in the chat.

    41 MyChat alternatives
    MyChat screen sharing

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    MyChat Kanban project management
    MyChat conferences
    +5
    MyChat , creating conferences

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Screen Sharing
    2.  Encrypted Backup
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Real time collaboration
    6.  Kanban Board
    7.  Portable
    8.  Spam Filter
    9.  On-premises software
    10.  Workflow
    11.  Integrated File Sharing
    12.  Task assignments
    MyChat iconAChat Icon

    MyChat VS AChat

    Is MyChat a good alternative to AChat?
     

    • MyChat is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to AChat.

    • MyChat is Freemium and ProprietaryAChat is Free and Proprietary
    • MyChat is Privacy focused and LightweightAChat is not according to our users
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    IP Messenger icon

    IP Messenger

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    Very simple, lightweight, and compact size IP based messenger which used by almost all Japanese companies and its affiliates.

    12 IP Messenger alternatives
    IP Messenger screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    IP Messenger iconAChat Icon

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  11. Winpopup LAN Messenger icon
    Winpopup LAN Messenger icon

    Winpopup LAN Messenger

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    Winpopup LAN Messenger is a cost-effective Office, Corporate, Enterprise Instant Messaging solution.

    20 Winpopup LAN Messenger alternatives
    Winpopup LAN Messenger screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Winpopup LAN Messenger Features

    1.  LAN
    Winpopup LAN Messenger screenshot 1
    Winpopup LAN Messenger iconAChat Icon

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  12. KouChat icon
    KouChat icon

    KouChat

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    KouChat is a simple serverless chat client for local area networks (wifi). With KouChat you can communicate with other KouChat users, without configuring a server, or accessing the Internet.

    8 KouChat alternatives
    KouChat screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    KouChat Features

    1.  Serverless
    KouChat screenshot 1
    KouChat screenshot 2
    +1
    KouChat screenshot 3
    Discontinued

    Last release 1.1.1 is from August 2018.

    KouChat iconAChat Icon

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  13. BORGChat icon
    BORGChat icon

    BORGChat

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    BORGChat is a LAN messaging software program. It has achieved a relative state of popularity and it is considered to be a complete LAN chat program.

    18 BORGChat alternatives
    BORGChat Screenshot

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    BORGChat Features

    1.  LAN
    Discontinued

    No more updates since 2007.

    BORGChat iconAChat Icon

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  14. Output Messenger icon
    Output Messenger icon

    Output Messenger

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    Private and Secure Instant Messenger for Office designed specifically for keeping remote employees and multiple offices in sync.

    "Give your team the freedom to chat, talk, share and interact together from anywhere, on any devices" by using it.

    68 Output Messenger alternatives
    Output Messenger screenshot 1

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted

    Output Messenger Features

    1.  Screen Sharing
    2.  Voice Chat
    3.  Integrated File Sharing
    4.  Integrated Chat
    Output Messenger screenshot 1
    Output Messenger screenshot 2
    +7
    Output Messenger screenshot 3
    Output Messenger iconAChat Icon

    Output Messenger VS AChat

    Is Output Messenger a good alternative to AChat?
     

    • Output Messenger is the most popular commercial alternative to AChat.

    • Output Messenger is Paid and ProprietaryAChat is Free and Proprietary
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