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- 214 likes66 HexChat alternatives
HexChat is an IRC client based on XChat for Linux , but unlike XChat it’s completely free for both Windows and Unix-like systems.
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- Free • Open Source
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- Windows
- Linux
- BSD
- PortableApps.com
- MacPorts
- XQuartz
HexChat Features
DiscontinuedThe version 2.16.2 is the final version of the software. The author announced that "The project has largely been unmaintained for years now and nobody else stepped up to do that work."
HexChat VS irssi
Is HexChat a good alternative to irssi? - 35 likes54 WeeChat alternatives
WeeChat is a free chat client, fast and light, designed for many operating systems. It is highly customizable and extensible with scripts.
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- Free • Open Source
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- Mac
- Linux
- BSD
- Haiku
- Xfce
Top WeeChat Features
WeeChat VS irssi
Is WeeChat a good alternative to irssi? - 5 likes61 leafChat alternatives
leafChat is an IRC client for Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux.
Chat with your friends using popular IRC networks. leafChat has a friendly, clean interface that doesn't get in the way of your conversations. Connect to multiple servers at once on the same screen, so that it'.
License model
- Free • Open Source
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- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
leafChat Features
DiscontinuedThere has been no development progress since 2012.
leafChat VS irssi
Is leafChat a good alternative to irssi? - 5 likes60 Subway alternatives
Subway is a web-based IRC client with a multi-user backend and a JavaScript-heavy UI. Frontend/backend communication is done with websockets (or best available fallback where not available). The backend supports connection persistence and optional logging when the browser...
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- Free • Open Source
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- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Online
- Self-Hosted
Subway Features
DiscontinuedSubway is in hiatus, i.e. it's not currently functional and not under active development, but the plan is to finish this project some point in the future. Meanwhile currently the maintainer strongly suggests taking a look at Shout .
Subway VS irssi
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