This is an article especially dedicated to office life, for those who need a private and secure chat tool that only works within a LAN.
So unlike traditional chats that work via internet connection, LAN Messenger programs connect only people who use a computer connected to the same LAN, to the same router, in wifi or via cable.
Although the use of chats like Whatsapp, Skype and Facebook have made these private and local chat programs less popular, they are still business tools that work independently of the internet connection (the important thing is the internal network, even if it does not come out on the internet) and that do not require access to social networks that can disturb work.
They are therefore programs that work on the Peer to Peer network, without a central server and with direct connection between the various users, even if the network is limited, as often happens in the offices of larger companies.
Below we find out which are the best "LAN Messenger" local chat programs via LAN for offices (or even at home if you have computers in different rooms), which are also free to use .
Contrary to what I thought finding free programs of this type it was more difficult than expected and even if they are not popular applications, the best LAN Messenger or Local Chat for offices are paid programs (which we are also going to mention).
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1) Squiggle is a solid and popular free and open source P2P chat program for chatting on the local area network (LAN).
No installation or configuration is required in Squiggle, which is ready to receive messages as soon as it starts.
In addition to standard chat, Squiggle also supports broadcast and private chats, chat groups to converse with multiple users together and bridge functionality to connect two LANs together.
The Windows PC program also allows you to transfer multiple files, send emoticons, audio alerts and even make voice calls.
The only problem with this program is that it hasn't been updated in 3 years.
2) BeeBEEP is perhaps the best free program on this list (if we talk about the free ones), for its simplicity and immediacy of use.
This Messenger for Windows, Mac and Linux PC does not even need to be installed to work (although it is recommended to do so) and you just need to start it to communicate with the other users who started it on their PC.
The only requirement is to be connected to the same LAN for chatting.
It is designed on a decentralized architecture, which means that no servers are required for operation.
BeeBEEP encrypts messages using the AES encryption standard, ensuring that they are accessible only to intended recipients.
You can start instant chats with single users or converse with multiple users through the group chat function.
File transfer can be done, a message history exists and there are options to customize.
Chats can be password protected.
3) LAN Messenger is an open source application for Windows, Mac and Linux PCs that allows you to activate a P2P chat on a local network, so you can communicate privately with other people (each from your computer) inside the office or in home.
LAN Messenger does not require a central server for its operation, uses the AES encryption standard (with RSA key exchange) for message security and also supports broadcast messages (single sending to several people).
LAN Messenger includes many other features such as file transfer, message recording and contact organization.
With this program, the free solutions of modern programs for Chat via LAN are exhausted.
Those who need more feature-rich applications, perhaps that also support applications for Android and iOS smartphones and tablets as well as for Windows and Mac PCs, we can report commercial programs .
- Output Messenger is a commercial (with server) local chat solution that can be used for free if only 3 people use it.
It is a program full of features and controls that in addition to instant messaging and file transfers, offers a chat room function that allows multiple employees to join and share their comments on any event.
Remote desktop sharing, video calls, the function to set a reminder for deadlines and appointments and the possibility to prepare automatic replies are also available.
Output Messenger is a chat that requires the installation of the server part on one of the computers.
- WinPopup Lan Messenger used in large corporate organizations with two modes of operation, one with the server and the other without a server.
- RealPopup, simple and well organized, which also has an app for Android.
- LanTalk, a simple and functional intranet messenger, only for Windows, good for small offices and large organizations.
- CDMessenger, for companies, which supports Windows and Android.
- Softros Messenger, one of the most popular private and corporate chat programs, also for Android as well as for Windows PCs.
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So unlike traditional chats that work via internet connection, LAN Messenger programs connect only people who use a computer connected to the same LAN, to the same router, in wifi or via cable.
Although the use of chats like Whatsapp, Skype and Facebook have made these private and local chat programs less popular, they are still business tools that work independently of the internet connection (the important thing is the internal network, even if it does not come out on the internet) and that do not require access to social networks that can disturb work.
They are therefore programs that work on the Peer to Peer network, without a central server and with direct connection between the various users, even if the network is limited, as often happens in the offices of larger companies.
Below we find out which are the best "LAN Messenger" local chat programs via LAN for offices (or even at home if you have computers in different rooms), which are also free to use .
Contrary to what I thought finding free programs of this type it was more difficult than expected and even if they are not popular applications, the best LAN Messenger or Local Chat for offices are paid programs (which we are also going to mention).
READ ALSO: 10 best chat and Messenger programs
1) Squiggle is a solid and popular free and open source P2P chat program for chatting on the local area network (LAN).
No installation or configuration is required in Squiggle, which is ready to receive messages as soon as it starts.
In addition to standard chat, Squiggle also supports broadcast and private chats, chat groups to converse with multiple users together and bridge functionality to connect two LANs together.
The Windows PC program also allows you to transfer multiple files, send emoticons, audio alerts and even make voice calls.
The only problem with this program is that it hasn't been updated in 3 years.
2) BeeBEEP is perhaps the best free program on this list (if we talk about the free ones), for its simplicity and immediacy of use.
This Messenger for Windows, Mac and Linux PC does not even need to be installed to work (although it is recommended to do so) and you just need to start it to communicate with the other users who started it on their PC.
The only requirement is to be connected to the same LAN for chatting.
It is designed on a decentralized architecture, which means that no servers are required for operation.
BeeBEEP encrypts messages using the AES encryption standard, ensuring that they are accessible only to intended recipients.
You can start instant chats with single users or converse with multiple users through the group chat function.
File transfer can be done, a message history exists and there are options to customize.
Chats can be password protected.
3) LAN Messenger is an open source application for Windows, Mac and Linux PCs that allows you to activate a P2P chat on a local network, so you can communicate privately with other people (each from your computer) inside the office or in home.
LAN Messenger does not require a central server for its operation, uses the AES encryption standard (with RSA key exchange) for message security and also supports broadcast messages (single sending to several people).
LAN Messenger includes many other features such as file transfer, message recording and contact organization.
With this program, the free solutions of modern programs for Chat via LAN are exhausted.
Those who need more feature-rich applications, perhaps that also support applications for Android and iOS smartphones and tablets as well as for Windows and Mac PCs, we can report commercial programs .
- Output Messenger is a commercial (with server) local chat solution that can be used for free if only 3 people use it.
It is a program full of features and controls that in addition to instant messaging and file transfers, offers a chat room function that allows multiple employees to join and share their comments on any event.
Remote desktop sharing, video calls, the function to set a reminder for deadlines and appointments and the possibility to prepare automatic replies are also available.
Output Messenger is a chat that requires the installation of the server part on one of the computers.
- WinPopup Lan Messenger used in large corporate organizations with two modes of operation, one with the server and the other without a server.
- RealPopup, simple and well organized, which also has an app for Android.
- LanTalk, a simple and functional intranet messenger, only for Windows, good for small offices and large organizations.
- CDMessenger, for companies, which supports Windows and Android.
- Softros Messenger, one of the most popular private and corporate chat programs, also for Android as well as for Windows PCs.
READ ALSO: Apps and tools for group work, chat, communication and project sharing
