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Bopup IM Suite vs LAN Messenger

Both stand on team chat apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Bopup IM Suite

Free plan AndroidWindows

Bopup IM Suite combines workplace messaging with several integration options and deployment choices. The free mode has clear message and file limits, while paid plans expand user capacity and hosting support.

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LAN Messenger

Free plan LinuxMacWindows

LAN Messenger focuses on local-network communication with messaging, broadcasts, file transfers, and archives. Its free availability across three desktop platforms may fit teams that do not need internet-based chat.

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The facts

	Bopup IM Suite	LAN Messenger
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Android, Windows	Linux, Mac, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Hosted Bopup Observer: $1.20 a month	Free or on request
Plans published	6	1
Maker	Bopup IM Suite	Not published
Website	bopup.com	lanmessenger.github.io
On team chat apps	#40 of 63	#44 of 63

Bopup IM Suite: what it does well

Channels and unlimited message history
Runs on Windows and Android
Integrates with directory, database, and command-line tools
Hosted plans include upgrades and technical support
Free mode supports 20 users

What to know first

Free mode limits messages to 45 symbols
Free mode limits transferred files to 1 MB
Paid packs cover fixed concurrent-user counts
Some listed pack prices are one-time payments

LAN Messenger: what it does well

Works without a server or internet connection
Broadcasts messages to everyone or selected users
Transfers files across the local network
Archives conversations for later access
Supports Windows, macOS, and Linux

What to know first

No free trial is offered
Requires users to share a local network
Encryption details come from the maker's statement

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