Lichess
lichess.org
Free, open-source, ad-free chess server for everyone
Alternative to SparkChess
Chess.com
HandBrake
Install: iOS · Android · Web app (installable)Facts checked
On this page: About · In their words · Where it fits · Compare · Information · Facts · Alternatives (3) · Related tools (5) · FAQ
About Lichess
Lichess offers unlimited chess games, analysis with Stockfish, studies, puzzles and tournaments — completely free with no ads, funded by donations. Its open-source code and open data set the standard for community projects.
Published 2026-08-06 · Links checked 2026-09-15
Lichess in their own words
“Free online chess server. Play chess in a clean interface. No registration, no ads, no plugin required. Play chess with the computer, friends or random opponents.”
Where Lichess fits
Lichess is tagged #chess, #open-source, #free. Each tag links to every listed tool that shares it.
- #chess — 3 listed tools share this tag, including SparkChess, Chess.com
- #open-source — 106 listed tools share this tag, including HandBrake
- #free — 10 listed tools share this tag, including SparkChess, HandBrake
Lichess is one of 74 Games listed on ToolDock. Also in Games: Cascadeur, Stride, GameAsset.net — see the Games ranking (neutral, stable positions; no paid placement).
Compare Lichess with Games tools
Side-by-side pages use listing facts only: pricing, shared and unique tags, official-site facts where available, and verification dates.
| Tool | Pricing | Shared tags | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | #chess #free | Lichess vs SparkChess → | |
| Freemium | #chess | Lichess vs Chess.com → | |
| Free | #open-source | Lichess vs Stride → | |
| Free | #open-source | Lichess vs Ursina → | |
| Free | #open-source | Lichess vs Bfxr → | |
| Free | #open-source | Lichess vs Piskel → |
Lichess alternatives & related Games
Lichess alternatives
Tools sharing tags with Lichess — each match reason is computed from real listing data.
SparkChess
www.sparkchess.com
Play chess online vs the computer or in multiplayer
Platforms: Web app (installable)
shares #chess #free · also Games · both Free · SparkChess alternatives →
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Play, learn and watch chess with the world's largest chess community
shares #chess · also Games · Chess.com alternatives →
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Open source video transcoder
shares #open-source #free · both Free · HandBrake alternatives →
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Frequently asked questions
What is Lichess?
Lichess is a game: Free, open-source, ad-free chess server for everyone. It is listed on ToolDock with a direct link to its official site.
Is Lichess free?
Yes — Lichess is listed as free on ToolDock. Pricing label set at listing time; official pricing page linked where verified — see the official website for current details.
What are the best Lichess alternatives?
Alternatives to Lichess listed on ToolDock (matched by shared tags and category) include SparkChess, Chess.com, HandBrake. See the full list of Lichess alternatives.