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LAN Messenger

github.ioSecure & encrypted messaging

No liveness check has reached it yet; it is registered on GitHub and has been in the index since 8 Oct 2026. How this is checked

LAN Messenger is a free, open-source desktop messaging application for Windows, macOS, and Linux. It enables instant messaging, broadcasts, encrypted private conversations, file transfers, message archiving, and event notifications over a local network without requiring an internet connection or server.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Open SourceWebmacOSWindowsLinuxSelf-hosted
LAN Messenger preview
Visit github.io
365stars
87forks
8features
2016since

Overview

6 features

Purpose: Communicating and transferring files privately over a local network without internet access or a messaging server.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: teams and organizations needing private local-network communication

Inferred · not functionally tested

Functions: collaboration

Inferred · not functionally tested

Interfaces: API: unknown · MCP: unknown · CLI: unknown · Self-hosting: indicated (inferred, not tested)

Recorded constraints: pricing: open_source · license: Open Source · platforms: DESKTOP, WEB · deployment: browser, macos, windows, linux, self_hosted

Constraint provenance is unknown; confirm requirements with the publisher.

Record sources: lanmessenger.github.io · github.com. These links do not verify the individual claims.

LAN Messenger is a Secure & encrypted messaging project. Inferred · not functionally tested: It focuses on communicating and transferring files privately over a local network without internet access or a messaging server. Inferred · not functionally tested: It is built as an open-source project for teams and organizations needing private local-network communication. Basis unknown · not verified: The project is open source (Open Source). Basis unknown · not verified: It runs on the web, macOS, Windows, and Linux, and it can be self-hosted.

It is developed by LAN Messenger contributors, and it first shipped in 2016. Development happens publicly on GitHub with 365 stars and 86 commits in the last 90 days. Inferred · not functionally tested: Among its 6 catalogued features are instant messaging, private network, and AES encryption.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • Instant messaging
  • Private network
  • AES encryption
  • RSA security
  • Broadcast messages
  • File transfers

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
lan-messagingserverless-chatlocal-file-transferencrypted-messaging

JSON profile · Text profile · Access guide

Built with & integrations

Runs on
BrowsermacOSWindowsLinuxSelf-hosted

Trust & compliance

License
Open Source
Public signals
HTTPSOpen SourceFree tierGitHub · ★ 365Active maintenance

Indexing history

1

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

  1. Indexed8 Oct · 19:05 UTC
    Lan Messenger seen via Saashub
    Source: Saashub · Open

Frequently asked questions about LAN Messenger

What is LAN Messenger?
Inferred · not functionally tested: LAN Messenger focuses on communicating and transferring files privately over a local network without internet access or a messaging server. It is catalogued under Secure & encrypted messaging on PulseGate.
Who is LAN Messenger for?
Inferred · not functionally tested: LAN Messenger is an open-source project built for teams and organizations needing private local-network communication.
Does LAN Messenger have a free plan?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — LAN Messenger is open source under the Open Source license and free to use.
What platforms does LAN Messenger run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: LAN Messenger runs on the web, macOS, Windows, and Linux. It can also be self-hosted.
Is LAN Messenger still maintained?
The GitHub repository shows 86 commits in the last 90 days.
What are alternatives to LAN Messenger?
Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include IP Messenger, LAN Messenger, Office Chat, and Winpopup LAN Messenger.IP MessengerLAN Messenger, Office ChatWinpopup LAN Messenger
Who develops LAN Messenger?
LAN Messenger is developed by LAN Messenger contributors.
How long has LAN Messenger been around?
LAN Messenger first shipped in 2016.

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