LAN Messenger AlternativesInstant Messengers and other similar apps like LAN Messenger

LAN Messenger is described as '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' and is a instant messenger in the social & communications category. There are more than 10 alternatives to LAN Messenger for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and Android Tablet apps. The best LAN Messenger alternative is BeeBEEP, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like LAN Messenger are Feem, IP Messenger, Lan Messenger (outdated) and Squiggle.

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  1. 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.

    10 BeeBEEP alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    • Almost everyone thinks BeeBEEP is a great LAN Messenger alternative.

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

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

    • BeeBEEP is Free and Open SourceLAN Messenger is also Free and Open Source
    • BeeBEEP is Privacy focusedLAN Messenger is not according to our users
  2. Feem icon

    Feem

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

    149 Feem alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
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    Comments about Feem as an Alternative to LAN Messenger
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    Negative
    2

    It's not open source and you need a pro account to change ANY setting. You can't even set the name!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    -2

    Works on all platforms. Encryption. Resumable file transfers.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Feem is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to LAN Messenger.

    • Feem is Freemium and ProprietaryLAN Messenger is Free and Open Source
    • Feem is LightweightLAN Messenger is not according to our users
  4. 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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
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  5. Lan Messenger (outdated)

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    LAN Messenger is a decentralized UDP IM-style chat client which supports usernames, guaranteed-delivery IMs, broadcast chat, encryption, file transfer, simple UI, persistent settings, and IP blocking.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  6. 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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  7. 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...).

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     

  9. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
     
  10. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
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    • MyChat is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to LAN Messenger.

    • MyChat is Freemium and ProprietaryLAN Messenger is Free and Open Source
    • MyChat is Privacy focused and LightweightLAN Messenger is not according to our users
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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    Comments about KouChat as an Alternative to LAN Messenger
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    Positive
    0

    It doesn't need a server and runs on Win, Unix and Android - what more do you need?

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • KouChat is Free and Open SourceLAN Messenger is also Free and Open Source
  13. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  14. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

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