Output Messenger

What Output Messenger is

Output Messenger is office and team communication software available on the web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android, with API support. It offers one-to-one and group chats, chat rooms, announcements, file transfers, voice and video calls, conferencing, and controlled remote desktop sharing. Built-in work tools include tasks and to-do lists, Output Drive, calendar, meetings, leave management, internal mail, notes, and reminders. Organizations can use a self-hosted on-premises server; the maker says the product suits businesses of any size. It supports importing and managing users through LDAP and Active Directory, and its download FAQ describes SSO through Active Directory integration. Listed integrations include Output Time, Output Desk, Output Wall, Jitsi Meet, and GitHub. The maker says SSL/TLS protects conversations and that OTR messages are encrypted and excluded from server and client logs. A free lifetime license is available for three users, and the download page offers a 30-day fully functional trial. Paid options include a perpetual license for $19 a month, billed as valid for lifetime, and an annual own-server license for $9 a year.

Who it suits

Output Messenger suits teams seeking messaging, calls, file sharing, and built-in work tools across desktop, mobile, and web. Its self-hosted option and directory integrations may fit organizations managing their own server and user accounts.

Limits

The free license covers three users. A perpetual license includes updates and fixes for one year; continued software updates require an optional update plan. A license key only allows the purchased number of users to connect and cannot be reused on multiple servers.

Getting started

1. Open the Output Messenger website.
2. Choose a platform: web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS or Android; API guides are also available.
3. Use the 30-day fully functional trial or choose a free license for three users.
4. For a paid setup, select a perpetual lifetime license or an annual own-server license.
5. Host the server on premises if that suits your organization.
6. Import and manage users through LDAP or Active Directory if needed.

Verdict

Output Messenger combines team communication with work tools and offers several platform options, including self-hosting. Teams should check license user limits and note that continued updates after the first year require an optional plan.