LAN Messenger
The facts below are what the maker publishes about LAN Messenger, checked and dated. Our editors have not written about it yet.
Plans and prices
From LAN Messenger's own pricing page, checked 11 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| LAN Messenger | Free | Free and open-source instant messaging application |
The facts
Each one read from LAN Messenger's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Broadcasts
- Users can send broadcast messages to everyone on the network or choose specific users.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Contacts
- Users can organize people in a contact list using groups.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Downloads
- The site lists Windows installers, Mac disk images for Apple Silicon and Intel, and Linux DEB and RPM packages.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Events
- The application can notify users about upcoming events.checked 11 Oct 2026
- File transfer
- The application supports transferring files to other users on the network.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Languages
- The user interface supports multiple languages.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Message archive
- Past conversations can be archived and accessed later.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Messaging
- Users can connect with other people on the network and start conversations.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- LAN Messenger is an instant messaging application for communication over a local network without a server or internet connection.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Security
- The maker says the application uses AES encryption with RSA.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker directs users to GitHub for bug reports and general discussion.checked 11 Oct 2026
Money
- Free plan
- Yeschecked 21 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- Supported platforms
- Windows,macOS,Linuxchecked 21 Sep 2026
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