LAN Messenger Alternatives

    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'. There are more than 10 alternatives to LAN Messenger for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Android, Mac, Linux and Android Tablet. The best alternative is BeeBEEP, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like LAN Messenger are IP Messenger (Free), Lan Messenger (Free, Open Source), Feem (Freemium) and MyChat (Freemium).

    This page was last updated Mar 1, 2021
    1. 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. BeeBEEP is already included in BeeFee OS.
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      Almost everyone thinks BeeBEEP is a great alternative to LAN Messenger.

    2. IP Messenger

      • Free • Proprietary
      • Windows
      • Android
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        Very simple, lightweight, and compact size IP based messenger which used by almost all Japanese companies and its affiliates. IP Messenger is one of the awesome tool which allows you to chat on LAN or network with other people if they are using the same software.
        Almost everyone thinks IP Messenger is a great alternative to LAN Messenger.

      • Lan Messenger

        • Free • Open Source
        • Mac
        • Windows
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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.

        Discontinued

        And almost as outdated as the original Lan Messenger. Last repo update from 2013.

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        Almost everyone thinks Lan Messenger is a great alternative to LAN Messenger.

      • Feem

        • Freemium • Proprietary
        • Mac
        • Windows
        • Linux
        • Android
        • iPhone
        • Android Tablet
        • Windows Phone
        • iPad
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        "Hi. My Name is Feem. I happen to be the best local file transfer app on Earth." Feem works like Bluetooth; but 50X faster. Feem sends files instantly from one device to another without passing through the Internet.
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        Feem vs LAN Messenger opinions
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        It's not open source and you need a pro account to change ANY setting. You can't even set the name!
        Negative comment • over 2 years ago

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        Works on all platforms. Encryption. Resumable file transfers.
        Positive comment • about 4 years ago

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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.
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      • KouChat

        • Free • Open Source
        • Mac
        • Windows
        • Linux
        • Android
        • Android Tablet
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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.

        Discontinued

        Last release 1.1.1 is from August 2018.

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        KouChat vs LAN Messenger opinions
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        It doesn't need a server and runs on Win, Unix and Android - what more do you need?
        Positive comment • about 3 years ago

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

        • Free • Open Source
        • Windows
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        Key Features: Server-less peer to peer LAN chat, No installation required. Just download, unzip and run Group chat, Broadcast chat and Private chat Bridge for connecting two LANs across subnets or WAN.
      • This app allows to exchange secure messages and communicate instantly with users connected to the same communication server software from mobile and desktop-based messaging clients.
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