JavaFIBS Alternatives

JavaFIBS is described as 'Graphical interface to play on FIBS (First Internet Backgammon Server) from a multitude of different platforms such as Windows, MacOS, Linux, Solaris, AIX, and OS/2. JavaFIBS comes in a few different flavours; from a simple applet which you can use directly from' and is an app. There are more than 10 alternatives to JavaFIBS for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Web-based, Android and iPhone apps. The best JavaFIBS alternative is bgammon.org, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like JavaFIBS are GNU Backgammon, Nextgammon, BGLightCE and NetGammon.

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  1. bgammon.org icon
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    bgammon.org is where you can play backgammon online for free without any ads.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
    • bgammon.org is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Linux alternative to JavaFIBS.

    • bgammon.org is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to JavaFIBS.

    • bgammon.org is Free and Open SourceJavaFIBS is Free and Proprietary
  2. GNU Backgammon icon
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    GNU Backgammon (gnubg) is for playing and analysing backgammon positions, games and matches. It's based on a neural network. In the past twelve months it has made enormous progress. It currently plays at about the level of a championship flight tournament player.

    20 GNU Backgammon alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
    • GNU Backgammon is the most popular Mac alternative to JavaFIBS.

    • GNU Backgammon is Free and Open SourceJavaFIBS is Free and Proprietary
  3. Nextgammon icon
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    Your Ultimate Online Backgammon Destination!

    Where you can connect, converse, and compete with a thriving global community of backgammon enthusiasts. Join a league of over 100,000 players , all gathered to engage in the art of backgammon mastery.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  4. BGLightCE icon
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    BGLightCE is a free open source backgammon for Windows Mobile or Pocket PC, based on Gnu Backgammon. It features the strongest backgammon opponent available for the Pocket PC (as far as I am aware!). Features include match play and different playing levels, various board and...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Windows Mobile
     
  5. NetGammon icon
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    The online backgammon club.

    With NetGammon, meet, chat and play with hundreds of players from all over the world. Over 20000 players from 150 countries have already registered. There is always someone to play with you, 24 hours a day.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  6. BGBlitz icon
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    BGBlitz is a strong neural net based computer player for Windows, Mac and Linux.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Java Mobile
     
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    DJ-backgammon is a graphical, easy to use backgammon game. You can play against the computer or across the network. There is also a general server that allows an arbitrary number of connections. Works on Linux and Windows. A Breton translation is also available.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    Absolute Backgammon is the best backgammon game created for the Mac. It has 5 skill levels for all levels of play and about any option/feature you could think of. If you are just looking for a fun game of backgammon or want to learn how to play better, you won't be...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
    • Absolute Backgammon is the most popular commercial alternative to JavaFIBS.

    • Absolute Backgammon is Paid and ProprietaryJavaFIBS is Free and Proprietary
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    KBackgammon was built for KDE Plasma and supports local and FIBS online multiplayer.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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    Pasha Backgammon is a professional online backgammon application allows you to play online backgammon online. You may join to the online backgammon rooms in different categories or you may open special rooms by setting chip amounts.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
    • Backgammon Pasha is the most popular iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to JavaFIBS.

    • Backgammon Pasha is Free and ProprietaryJavaFIBS is also Free and Proprietary
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    Backgammon Buddy is the best way to play backgammon online in a web browser.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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    Play the best Backgammon online for free with no signin required! Play backgammon immediately!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Google Chrome
     
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