Simple Chat Alternatives

Simple Chat is described as 'Simple, opensource and powerful cross-platform client-server chat for local networks and the Internet' and is an app in the social & communications category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Simple Chat for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone apps. The best Simple Chat alternative is Feem, which is free. Other great apps like Simple Chat are Squiggle, Winpopup LAN Messenger, qchat and BORGChat.

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Simple Chat is a simple, opensource and powerful cross-platform client-server chat for local networks and the Internet.

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Simple Chat alternatives page was last updated Sep 9, 2022
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  1. Feem icon

    Feem

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

    139 Feem alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    Feem screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

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

    Feem VS Simple Chat

     

    • Feem is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to Simple Chat.

    • Feem is the most popular free alternative to Simple Chat.

    • Feem is Freemium and ProprietarySimple Chat is Free and Open Source
    • Feem is LightweightSimple Chat is not according to our users
  2. 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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Squiggle screenshot 1

    Squiggle Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  LAN

    Squiggle VS Simple Chat

     

    • Squiggle is the most popular Open Source alternative to Simple Chat.

    • Squiggle is Free and Open SourceSimple Chat is also Free and Open Source
  4. Winpopup LAN Messenger icon

    Winpopup LAN Messenger

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

    21 Winpopup LAN Messenger alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Winpopup LAN Messenger screenshot 1

    Winpopup LAN Messenger Features

    1.  LAN

    Winpopup LAN Messenger VS Simple Chat

     

  5. qchat

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    QChat is a simple crossplatform LAN chat. It is written using Qt4 so you can compile it on any platform supported by Qt.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    qchat screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    official web site appears to have not been updated since 2008.

    qchat VS Simple Chat

     
  6. 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.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    BORGChat Screenshot
    Discontinued

    No more updates since 2007.

    BORGChat Features

    1.  LAN

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  7. 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.

    66 Output Messenger alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    Output Messenger screenshot 1

    Output Messenger Features

    1.  Screen Sharing
    2.  Voice Chat
    3.  Integrated File Sharing
    4.  Integrated Chat

    Output Messenger VS Simple Chat

     

    • Output Messenger is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Simple Chat.

    • Output Messenger is the most popular commercial alternative to Simple Chat.

    • Output Messenger is Paid and ProprietarySimple Chat is Free and Open Source
  9. Bopup IM Suite icon

    Bopup IM Suite

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    Bopup IM suite organizes, manages and controls all of your business instant messaging system. This secure messaging suite is designed to provide efficient and private real-time communication over networks of any size.

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    Bopup Communication Server - Enterprise Instant Messaging server software for secure business and corporate collaboration

    Bopup IM Suite Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Real time collaboration
    3.  Chat history

    Bopup IM Suite VS Simple Chat

     
  10. Network Assistant icon

    Network Assistant

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    Network Assistant is a multiple-mode user-friendly network communication utility, including real-time chat, shared whiteboard, message board and instant messaging. It is intended to be used in small office or home office (SOHO) local networks.

    License model

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main interface

    Network Assistant VS Simple Chat

     

  11. jMessenger

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    An open-source java based chat and file-transfer application.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    jMessenger screenshot 1

    jMessenger Features

    1.  Portable

    jMessenger VS Simple Chat

     
  12. HCL Sametime icon

    HCL Sametime

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    HCL Sametime instant messaging products integrate real-time social communications into your business environment, providing a unified user experience through instant messaging, online meetings, voice, video and data.

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    HCL Sametime screenshot 1
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    HCL Sametime screenshot 3

    HCL Sametime Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Video Conferencing

    HCL Sametime VS Simple Chat

     
  13. BigAnt Office LAN Messenger icon

    BigAnt Office LAN Messenger

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    BigAnt Office LAN Messenger offers rich features for secure and stable business communication.

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Windows
    BigAnt Office LAN Messenger screenshot 1

    BigAnt Office LAN Messenger VS Simple Chat

     

  14. 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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Lan Messenger (outdated) screenshot 1
    Discontinued

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

    Lan Messenger (outdated) VS Simple Chat

     
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