LAN Messenger Software Reviews and Downloads

Bopup Observer

Bopup Observer is a secure one-way messenger designed for alerting and notification purposes. This clear, easy to use and light-weight IM client can be deployed on a LAN or enterprise-size network and helps you to keep users informed and updated instantly.

Fomine WinPopup

Fomine WinPopup is a replacement for the standard Microsoft WinPopup. It offers a more user-friendly interface with additional features like contact list with status indicator, contact list sharing, sound notifications,, high-color toolbars, auto-answer, message history and more. An optional (free) add-on offers text-to-speech functionality, which lets you read incoming messages aloud.

OnLAN Messenger

OnLAN Messenger is a client-server multi-user program for message and file exchange. This product has been specially developed for use inside corporate networks (enterprise instant messaging), therefore its functions and settings in the first place are oriented on corresponding to the needs of the different level companies for safe, secure, handy and controllable instant messaging solution. OnLAN Messenger service consists of three program modules: Server part(details): * OnLAN Server (server) * OnLAN Monitor (monitor) Client part(details): * OnLAN Messenger (client) OnLAN Server module supports different types of exchange between service clients, organizing access to the database. There are two types of administration: console and web-interface, with ability to separate administrators roles. OnLAN Monitor module is a support module for OnLAN Server. It starts or stops server (automatically or manually) and provides server recovery if error occurred. Both of these modules are system services and work in close contact with server computer operating system core. They are installed on the same server computer, therefore monitor is working in local mode. Theres also an opportunity to monitor server working from any computer in the company LAN in the remote mode. Client part of OnLAN Messenger service consists of only one module OnLAN Messenger(client). It should be started on every machine that is connected to the messaging service. All of the OnLAN Messenger service program modules have been developed for OS Windows (95-XP) with minimal system requirements: Pentium 200 Mhz, RAM 64Mb, SVGA (256 colors 800600), mouse.

Softros LAN Messenger

Softros LAN Messenger is a network messenger for your company office with support for file transfers, message broadcasting and encrypted conversations. It does not require a server or Internet connection and will automatically detect any clients that are currently connected to the network. Other features include group messages, message history log, sound notifications, away/busy status and more. Softros LAN Messenger is easy to use and can be used immediately without any further configuration.

ePigeon Instant Messaging

ePigeon Instant Messaging is a server based network messenger that displays messages in an unobtrusive scrolling banner on the client desktop. It supports different message levels (e.g warning, alert, notification etc.) with customizable color schemes and optional audio notification. You can send messages to individual users, groups or IP ranges, and also distribute documents or installation packages as attachments. Messages can be sent immediately or delayed, and also repeated on a regular basis. The ePigeon Instant Messaging runs as a Windows service.

CustomerReach Live Chat Server

CustomerReach Live Chat Server is a live chat product that allows companies to pay a one-time fee for a customer service desktop product as an alternative to enrolling in a monthly subscription service. The CustomerReach live chat software gives businesses the opportunity to chat with customers while they are visiting the company website to provide help and support, which in turn increases customer satisfaction, increases conversion rates and reduces shopping cart abandonment. In addition, CustomerReach offers unique benefits such as a supervisor monitoring option and the ability to have more than one agent in a chat to ensure no question goes unanswered. CustomerReach is a desktop instant messaging chat system. Rather than using html polling to check periodically for online customers, CustomerReach uses a socket connection, which allows the software to perform more efficiently and reliably with lower latency. The result is smoother, faster communication. Other features of CustomerReachs live chat software include an easy-to-use interface with agent-to-agent chat capabilities, automatic spell checking, keyword monitoring, which allows an agent to see which key words a customer may have used to find the website, full customization, and a knowledgebase that stores informative articles and documents accessible by web link, which an agent can send easily to the customer. In addition, customer service agents can view a visitors geographic location using the geolocation feature, which helps inform agents of other possible cross-selling opportunities. Businesses can experience the benefits of a live customer service chat program that allows excellenter security, ease of use and data control while lowering the total cost of ownership.

LanToucher Instant Messenger

Peer-to-peer messenger for office and home networks. It does not require a server or Internet connection and is capable of sending instant messages to Microsoft WinPopup, NT Messenger Service and Unix/Linux Samba client. LanToucher IM is compatible with Windows Terminal Services (TS), Remote Desktop (RDP), and Fast User Switching (Windows XP only) that enables multiple users of a single PC or terminal server clients to exchange messages with each other and/or the local network users easily.

LanTalk NET

Send messages and file transfers via attachment. LanTalk.NET is a server-less application. It provides a configurable interface and help systems.

TeamViewer

TeamViewer is a simple and fast solution for remote control, desktop sharing and file transfer that works behind any firewall and NAT proxy. To connect to another computer just run TeamViewer on both machines without the need of an installation procedure. With the first start automatic partner IDs are generated on both computers. Just enter your partner's ID into TeamViewer and the connection is established immediately.

ACEmessage

Send out instant messages to users' desktops without the need for dedicated servers. Send messages to custom groups, single PCs or a domain. You can create groups of computers to suit your company's layout such as remote users or SQL users. Messages appear on users' computers without relying on them to check e-mail. Messages can be sent in HTML format which can include pictures and sound. A scheduling feature is also provided. Live Status viewing of messages is supported as well as detailed logging of clients closing your message. The program uses TCP/IP and works over any LAN/WAN.

Fomine Net Send GUI

Fomine Net Send GUI is a simple alternative for the Windows Net Send functionality. It automatically presents a list with all online users, and you can select which one(s) to send a message to. Fomine Net Send GUI uses it`s own own TCP/IP protocol, and while it is fully compatible with Winpopup LAN Messenger and OfficePopup, it does not require the Messenger Service to be running.

PcMessenger

PcMessenger is an easy-to-use instant messaging program for office communication. It does not require a server or an internet connection and is easy to install. Required .Net Framework 2.0 is included in Setup. Utilizes a small memory footprint; 3,000K. Includes features such as Group messaging, User defined Presets for fast response, Spell Check, Attachment option, ability to insert, cut and paste graphic images and much more. For as little as $ 9.95 per user

Bopup Messenger

This instant messenger enables you to communicate with other users connected across the same LAN. It is compatible with standard messengers like WinPopup and Net Send. It has extended message support, scans users and computers on a local network, and supports 10 languages. It includes an ignore list, file transfer, message logging, command line support and group support.

Air Messenger LAN Server

With this LAN messaging software, all sales people or dispatchers can send pages through one network computer without the need to supply each computer with a phone line or modem. The software can maintain company wide group and user lists, which can be broken down to departments.

Collanos Workplace Windows

Collanos team-enables computers. Collanos helps information-overloaded teams with software that enables easy access, updating and sharing of team knowledge via peer-to-peer synchronization, online and offline. Collanos Workplace base version is free. Collaboration has never been more simple, secure and practical. Within minutes you can be sharing documents, having online discussions, and managing tasks, all in a single, consolidated space. Built on reliable peer-to-peer technology, Collanos Workplace software allows you to work anywhere, anytime, both online and offline. Collanos allows ad hoc, cross-organizational teams to easily access, update and share team knowledge on their computers and within the context of their activities. Teams can reach their goals faster, more securely and more effectively.Team members access shared workspaces locally on their computers, communicate with their colleagues using secure channels, and Collanos peer-to-peer technology keeps members workspaces in sync. On this foundation, Collanos provides dispersed teams intuitive and transparent solutions that enable superior teamwork.

Outlook LAN Messenger

Outlook Messenger is a Concept LAN chat for interactive communication within Office network (LAN). In addition to usual rich text chat, voice chat, group chat, send file, reminders, alert note functions, Outlook Messenger can be plugged into MS Outlook, allowing the users to share Outlook e-mails, contacts, and appointments. The Value added feature 'Remote Desktop Sharing' lets users access and control a remote computer. Outlook Messenger will run instantly after installing on all the network computers, because it's Server-less and no need to configure any IP Addresses. Key features includes: - Instant Setup and Run ? Server-Less and No IP Configuration ***- Instant Text Messaging for Private Chat- Group Messaging for Group Discussion- Voice Chat- File Transfer- Microsoft Outlook Plug-in to share Outlook's Emails/Contacts/Appointments/Journals/Notes/Tasks ***- Remote Desktop Sharing- Offline Messaging & Offline File Transfer ***- Reminders & Schedule (Remind me,Reminder users,Run application,Open website,Log off/Shut down/ Reboot PC)- Alert Notes Alert (Pop-up notes at start up***)- Sealed Message delivery to avoid trespassers observation- Pop-up User Chat Window using hot keys ***- Send Pre-set messages using hot keys ***

Windows Communicator

This software is a universal chat client based on ICQ and IRC functionality. It can work on a LAN or over the Internet. This also comes with Windows Communicator server that starts when an alternate server cannot be found from the servers list. The server is completely invisible and keeps information about a user's list, scheduled messages and messages to send at a defined date or time.

LanTalk XP

LANTalk XP is a network instant messaging (peer to peer) application, that allows network users to communicate in a fast effective manner, without the the delays or potential security risks associated with email or public instant messengers. Features include message notifications, scheduling, auto-reply, message broadcasting and more. The program comes with a customizable interface that offers different skins to choose from. LANTalk XP does not require a messaging server, it uses any network protocol, including TCP/IP, IPX/SPX and SMB and automatically scans the network for available machines. It can send and receive messages to or from Windows NT, 2000, or XP servers.

Outlook Messenger

Outlook Messenger is a network messenger that requires no IP configuration and runs instantly after installation, allowing you to connect to any other user on the LAN that is running Outlook Messenger. It features regular IM conversations, as well as group chats, voice chat and file transfers. In addition, it can integrate with MS Outlook and add the capability to share Emails, Contacts, Appointments, Notes and Tasks. It also offers a built-in reminder tool, and a place to keep notes, which can also be sent to other users, if needed. Additional features include online status, canned messages, offline messaging and more.

EasyChat

With EasyChat you can easily talk over the local network or over the internet. The connection is encrypted and so nobody can read unauthorized the message. All messages and the appearance of the chat can be customized. There is also an away-mode, an ignore-function, a filetransfer and much more.

MessagePopup II

MessagePopup II is a LAN Message Communication software program.

LanTalk Pro

Talk in real time to anybody on the same computer network, as long as they too have the application. The principle is the same as a messenger utility such as ICQ, although it has been specifically designed for the office. You can contact any of your colleagues through their user name or computer name, or even send a message to everybody in the office simultaneously with a one-click process. LANchat supports user plugins (.dll), skins, away modes, dual-language, many commands, full customization, and user definable add-ons. When LanTalk is first set up, it automatically scans the network and lists all the communicable PCs for you, so you can immediately send a message without having to worry about setting up the software. More than 20 languages are supported.

Apsense Express

Apsense Express is a powerful client program that allows you to broadcast advertisments, articles, events, newsletters, messages and more ... straight to your network! It's a smart tool that sends your messages DIRECTLY to their computer desktops, that's impossible to miss! Traditional email messages gets lost, blocked by spam or filtered out but with Apsense Express your messages gets delivered instantly.

BORGChat

This chat program provides main and private chats, a message board, smiley faces, chat logs, multilingual support and file transfer. It allows you to beep users, view computers and shares from your network, map network drives and ping users.

Valhalla Chat

It uses bluetooth connectivity, so it's totally free to chat with other people that would be in a 10-100 meters range.

SoftX Secure Notes

A Personal Information Manager (PIM), which enables you to organize and securely store your personal and sensitive information. You can create different database files for different kinds of information. For example, you can create one database file to keep your passwords, one for storing your ideas and thoughts, one for your reminders and one for your diary. This information will be accessible from your personal computer and/or Pocket PC.

Akeni LAN Messenger

This cross-platform instant messenger works on your LAN without requiring an Internet connection or a dedicated server. It supports all the standard IM features, including chat, group conference, presence management, file transfer, and emergency alert and notification. Extra features include contact management and optional tabbed chat sessions.

My WinPopup Express

WinPopup Express allows you to exchange short messages with other computer on your local network. It is compatible with Microsoft WinPopup (Windows 95 and 98), NetSend and with Linux Samba, and requires no server or additional software. Features include canned messages, auto-answer, message broadcast, address book sharing and more. My WinPopup Express can send messages to machine that do not have this program installed, but for full functionality it should be installed on every machine. Cost is $5.50 per computer.

Collanos Workplace Linux

x Chat Free

x Chat Free is a private P2P chat program for Intranet. It comes with text-to-speech, file transfer, drawing board, TCP/IP network tools and security features.

Kiwi Logger

Kiwi Logger (KLOG) is a free suite of syslog message sending tools for Windows. The tools allow you to add syslog message sending capabilities, via UDP or TCP, to your applications. The syslog messages can be received by Kiwi Syslog Daemon or compatible Syslog Daemons. You can access KLOG via console command line, Windows command line, Win32 API DLL , .Net DLL, COM DLL or ASP DLL.

Vigorous Enterprise Messenger

Vigorous Enterprise Messenger is developed especially for enterprise to create private and secure messaging network, running on LAN as well as Internet. It provides features similar to Yahoo, AOL and MSN Messenger programs - including send and receive Message, File or Screen Shot; start Voice or Video Chat ; start multi-user Chat Sessions and more.

Message Manager Deluxe

This program is intended for network login script usage; it supports Novell, NT, XP, Windows 2000 and 2003 login script implementations.

Net Send Lite

This software is a small utility that uses the existing Microsoft Messaging Service to send network messages. With Net Send Lite you can send messages to a specific username, computer name or domain and workgroup on your network. Net Send Lite includes options for footers on every message, saving the last user sent to, clearing the message after sending and setting the Enter key to send the message by default.

WhosOn Enterprise + Chat

WhosOn Enterprise + Chat lets you monitor your web server visitor activity in real time and allows your visitors to chat to operators as they browse your pages. The program is self-hosted, and does not require any additional service. It displays a list of currently active visitors and the page they are currently viewing along with browser and referrer information and more. You can also view a list of pages each visitor has viewed. Whos On also watches for search engine spiders and can send you emailed alerts when any user specified event occurs. WhosOn Enterprise + Chat supports any number of domains per server and up to 100 concurrent chat operators. Ideal for live customer support, live help & sales support. Can run as NT service.

Secure Network Chat

Secure Network Chat (SNC) - is a text chat able to solve all the problems in communication between your company staff members cardinally. SNC is especially designed to work with medium and large local area networks, but it is also convenient for small local networks consisting of two and up to several dozens of computers. Due to SNC, your employees will be able to exchange text messages and files and to discuss different items with users.

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WinPopup Gold

WinPopup Gold is a utility to send, receive message and chat through your local network. The program is easy to use and enables you to send and receive messages from other active WinPopup Gold clients using a customizable contact and media address book. WinPopup Gold automatically detects who is connected, and provides you with a list of valid destinations to choose from. Additional features include options to assign sound effects and photos to each contact - when a message arrives, the assigned sound plays and his/her picture is displayed. Overall, WinPopup Gold provides a nice interface and entertaining effect options but only basic messaging and chat features.

Lanic

Lanic is a simple network intercom that enables you to (voice)communicate between computers on the local network. The program needs to be copied (no install needed) to every machine, and can then be initiated by simply selecting a computer that is currently online and running the Lanic client. Lanic supports full and half-duplex communication and offers a mute option, as well as support for several audio codecs.

Lama

Lama is a simple program to exchange short mail messages between computers on a local area network.

SnapMail

SnapMail is the cross-platform private messaging and file transfer utility for your office. Instantly send messages, files, reminders, and alerts on your local network. SnapMail uses peer-to-peer technology and unlike instant messaging, does not rely on Internet servers. SnapMail increases security and productivity by keeping all messaging in-house and eliminating spam. You can be sure that everything in SnapMail is company business.

SnapTalk

SnapTalk is the cross-platform private chat and file transfer utility for your office. Instantly send messages and files on your local network. SnapTalk uses peer-to-peer technology and unlike public chat systems, does not rely on Internet servers. SnapTalk increases security and productivity by keeping all messaging in-house. You can be sure that everything in SnapTalk is company business. Seamlessly connects Mac and Windows computers!

Network Assistant

This software is a real-time network communication utility for the office environment, including channels-based chat, shared whiteboard, message board and instant messaging. It features file transfers, remote processes control, remote screenshots and remote activity tracking.

XSmessenger

This instant messenger client and server program is intended especially for business use. It works on both LAN and Internet protocols, including VoIP.

Vypress Chat

This software is a real-time chat to for home network and small office use. It works with both TCP/IP and IPX/SPX network protocols. IP Multicast protocol support is also available, allowing Vypress Chat to operate over WANs or in complex routed network environments.

LANcet Chat

The main features of LANcet Chat are the absence of an allocated server and a built-in Antiboss system. It works in a conference style. You can hide chats from your desktop and taskbar by pressing the ESC or F12 button. You can restore program windows by using the secret key combination.

AM Lightning Messenger

This software is a secure private instant messenger for corporate LANS and WANS. All traffic is encrypted, including peer to peer messages. All pop-up and chat messages are logged to the included SQL server. Usage and reports can all be viewed from the SSL-enabled administration program.

Realpopup

This messenger program is fully integrated with your LAN environment. It supports hypertext, options for users and groups, an internal network browser, names auto-complete and more than 12 languages.

Inbit Messenger Basic Edition

This messaging program allows you to share files, images, and screenshots. Inbit Messenger allows users to chat with colleagues and share images of current activity using Inbit's screen capture engine, while allowing administrators full control and logging. It even provides features to send asynchronous messages and deliver files to offline colleagues. Both Client and server are included in the download.

ShixxNOTE

This software is a multi-thread client and server network tool that puts notes on your desktop and can send them through your local network, Internet or e-mail.

QuickMessenger

This program allows you to send and receive messages over a LAN. You can send messages to anyone, even if they don't have QuickMessenger. The program can also capture messages received by the NET SEND command to display incoming messages and allow you to reply to the sender.

Enterprise Express Messenger

This messaging software allows you to communicate with any EEM users inside your intranet. EEM works on a point-to-point communication mechanism making it work without any server. Messages and files are transferred from your PC to the recipients PC directly. Working on its own messaging protocol, EEM cannot be infected directly by e-mail viruses and is also spam free.

OfficePopup

You can use this to send brief messages over a LAN. All messages are encrypted and this program does not require configuration or Internet access. It can be used as a replacement for WinPopup utility.

NetChat

This software is a peer-to-peer local network instant messaging and communications system which does not require a server. It allows you to chat in real time with other users on a secure and private local network connection. NetChat works completely on a local Ethernet network using the TCP/IP protocol. If you do have an Internet connection, NetChat can work on your local subnet, so it will not be accessible from the outside world.

Net Message

Send messages across the network, using the Windows Messenger Service, without the need for a client install to receive the messages. The program provides message interception, history of sent and received messages, and alias support. It can also be started from the command line to send bulk messages to recipients from a text file. It supports sending of large messages by splitting them in multiple files and joining them back together. Senders can be blocked to avoid abuse and prevent spam.

MessagePal

This program provides secure, instant messaging between users on your LAN. The peer-to-peer system requires no central server or administration. There are extensive workgroup features, and replies can be sent with a single click.

Secure Network Messenger

This software is a real time network communication program that allows you to send and receive messages and files from one computer to another without using dedicated servers. All traffic between copies of SNM is encrypted.

My Send It

This program is a Net Send GUI designed to send and receive messages through a LAN. All messages sent and received can be saved to a text file on your hard drive for future reference. You can store up to three predefined send messages for standard queries or responses. You can also store up to three away messages that will be sent as a response to messages received while in Away mode.

LAN Chat Enterprise

This program lets you chat with friends, classmates and co-workers over a LAN. It allows you to transmit files, set auto replies and use an alarm.

WinMessenger

This program lets you send and receive messages from computer to computer in real-time without using a dedicated server. It works over any network protocol.