8seats
7.3#4 in secure team chat softwareFrom $2.99 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebmacOS
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Softros LAN Messenger
6.8#12 in secure team chat software€12 one-timeAndroidAPImacOSSelf-hosted
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | 8seats | Softros LAN Messenger |
|---|---|---|
| Company | The site identifies the company as 8seats Group Pty Ltd and describes it as Australian made and owned. | Softros Systems says it was founded in 2000 and lists its address in Järvenpää, Finland. |
| Encryption | The maker says messages are encrypted in transit with TLS 1.3 and at rest with AES-256. | The maker says the messenger encrypts all data with AES-256 and keeps it within the company network. |
| Headquarters | North Sydney, New South Wales, Australia | Järvenpää, Finland |
| Integrations | The pages reviewed do not name third-party integrations. | The product supports Active Directory and Entra ID, and its SDK toolkit includes C++, C#, and Delphi examples for integrating with on-premises systems. |
| Messaging | It provides Rooms for team-wide broadcasts, Tables for focused group conversations, and Direct Messages for private one-to-one chats. | It supports individual and group conversations, broadcast messaging, and messages delivered when offline users return online. |
| Support | The Help Centre offers tutorials, FAQs, troubleshooting information, support requests, and bug reports. | Technical support requests are submitted through an online form, while phone support is for sales and licensing questions. |
8seats plans
- StarterFree
- Business$2.99 a month
Softros LAN Messenger plans
- Per-User License€12, paid once
- Site License€789.70, paid once
- Worldwide License€1,380.80, paid once
Pick 8seats if…
8seats suits frontline and deskless teams that need messaging across locations, including retail, hospitality, transport, and construction businesses. It may also suit teams that need guest access or phone-number-based onboarding.
Pick Softros LAN Messenger if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.