Features

Everything you need,
nothing you don't

PeerChat gives your team the tools to communicate securely and efficiently. No feature bloat, no gimmicks — just what works.

Real-Time Messaging

Instant message delivery powered by WebSockets. Threaded conversations, reactions, mentions, and read receipts. Messages arrive in milliseconds, not seconds.

  • Threaded replies to keep conversations organized
  • Rich text formatting with Markdown support
  • Emoji reactions and custom emoji packs
  • Read receipts and typing indicators
  • Message editing and deletion with audit trail
  • Pin important messages to channels

Channels & Teams

Organize communication by department, project, or topic. Public channels for transparency, private channels for sensitive discussions, and direct messages for 1:1.

  • Public and private channels
  • Department-wise auto-join channels
  • Channel categories and organization
  • Guest access with limited permissions
  • Channel-level notification preferences
  • Archive and export inactive channels

File Sharing

Share documents, images, videos, and any file type securely. Files are encrypted at rest and in transit. Set retention policies per channel to meet compliance needs.

  • Drag-and-drop file uploads
  • In-line image and video previews
  • PDF and document preview in-app
  • Configurable file size limits per role
  • Encrypted file storage on your infrastructure
  • File retention policies for compliance

Video & Audio Calls

Built-in video conferencing and voice calls. No third-party dependencies, no data leaving your network. Screen sharing, recording, and virtual backgrounds included.

  • 1:1 and group video calls
  • Screen sharing with annotation
  • Call recording with encrypted storage
  • Virtual backgrounds and noise cancellation
  • Conference calls up to 200 participants
  • Calendar integration for scheduled meetings

Powerful Search

Find any message, file, or conversation in milliseconds. Full-text search with filters for date, sender, channel, and file type. Your entire communication history, instantly accessible.

  • Full-text search across all messages and files
  • Filter by date range, sender, and channel
  • Search within threads and DMs
  • File content search (PDFs, docs)
  • Saved searches and search history
  • Keyboard shortcuts for power users

Integrations & Bots

Connect your existing tools through webhooks and REST APIs. Build custom bots, automate workflows, and bring alerts from Jira, GitHub, and monitoring tools directly into PeerChat.

  • Incoming and outgoing webhooks
  • REST API for custom integrations
  • Bot framework with SDK
  • Slash commands for quick actions
  • Pre-built connectors for popular tools
  • Workflow automation triggers

Admin Controls

Full control over users, permissions, and policies. LDAP/Active Directory sync, SSO, role-based access, and detailed audit logs. Your IT team will love it.

  • Role-based access control (RBAC)
  • LDAP and Active Directory integration
  • SSO with SAML 2.0 and OAuth
  • IP allowlisting and session management
  • Custom data retention policies
  • Real-time admin dashboard

Mobile & Desktop Apps

Native apps for iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and Linux. Same security, same features, same encryption. Your team stays connected from anywhere.

  • Native iOS and Android apps
  • Desktop apps for Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Push notifications with priority controls
  • Offline message queue and sync
  • Biometric authentication on mobile
  • Auto-update with managed deployment

Ready to see it in action?

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