Squiggle Alternatives

Squiggle is described as 'Free server-less peer to peer LAN messenger. Just download and run it and you're ready to talk to everyone on your LAN' and is an app. There are more than 10 alternatives to Squiggle for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Android, Linux and Android Tablet apps. The best Squiggle alternative is Feem, which is free. Other great apps like Squiggle are LAN Messenger, Simple Chat, Output Messenger and Bopup Messenger.

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Squiggle alternatives page was last updated Mar 1, 2021
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  1. Feem icon

    Feem

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

    135 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 Squiggle

     

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

    • Feem is the most popular free alternative to Squiggle.

    • Feem is Freemium and ProprietarySquiggle is Free and Open Source
    • Feem is LightweightSquiggle is not according to our users
  2. 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.

    24 LAN Messenger alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
    LAN Messenger screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Sadly, no more releases since Dec. 2018

    LAN Messenger Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  License plate detection
    3.  Integrated File Sharing
    4.  Team Messaging

    LAN Messenger VS Squiggle

     

    • LAN Messenger is the most popular Open Source alternative to Squiggle.

    • LAN Messenger is Free and Open SourceSquiggle is also Free and Open Source
  4. Simple Chat icon

    Simple Chat

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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Simple Chat screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Last version, 2.3.3, was released on 31 August 2014. It can be still downloaded from the official website.

    Simple Chat Features

    1.  Spell Checking
    2.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    3.  Integrated File Sharing
    4.  Offline
    5.  Notifications

    Simple Chat VS Squiggle

     
  5. 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.

    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 Squiggle

     

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

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

    • Output Messenger is Paid and ProprietarySquiggle is Free and Open Source
  6. Bopup Messenger icon

    Bopup Messenger

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    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. Instant messaging is strongly encrypted and archived on the IM server which is privately hosted...

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    Bopup Messenger screenshot 1

    Bopup Messenger Features

    1.  Integrated File Sharing
    2.  Secure Chat

    Bopup Messenger VS Squiggle

     

  7. 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 Squiggle

     
  9. SUM - Secure Ultimate Messenger icon

    SUM - Secure Ultimate Messenger

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    SUM is a simple secure desktop instant messenger for local networks. No server infrastructure is needed. All communication is encrypted and nothing saved on any server.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    SUM - Secure Ultimate Messenger screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Inactive since at least 2016. See https://github.com/SSilence/sum/issues/43

    SUM - Secure Ultimate Messenger VS Squiggle

     
  10. 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
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    HCL Sametime Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Video Conferencing

    HCL Sametime VS Squiggle

     
  11. 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 Squiggle

     
  12. tonic icon

    tonic

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    You want the power and convenience of instant messaging, but don't need or want the clients to talk to the outside world. Be it a bunch of friends having a LAN party, or a large corporation - instant messaging makes working together easy.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    tonic screenshot 1

    tonic VS Squiggle

     
  13. Softros LAN messenger icon

    Softros LAN messenger

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    Is your company starting to experience communication problems? Does it take too much time to call your co-workers to invite them to a group meeting? Hate walking all over the building to solve some trivial issue?

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    Softros LAN messenger Mac version
    Softros LAN messenger screenshot 3

    Softros LAN messenger Features

    1.  LAN
    2.  Remote Support

    Softros LAN messenger VS Squiggle

     
  14. AChat icon

    AChat

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    AChat 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.

    21 AChat alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    AChat VS Squiggle

     
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