mIRC Alternatives

mIRC is described as 'Windows IRC client for real-time worldwide chat with group and private messaging, multi-server access, scripting, encryption, logging, and customization' and is a popular IRC Client in the social & communications category. There are more than 50 alternatives to mIRC for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Windows, Web-based, Mac and Self-Hosted apps. The best mIRC alternative is Discord, which is free. Other great apps like mIRC are Pidgin, HexChat, irssi and WeeChat.

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  1. Convos icon
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    Convos is an IRC client that runs in your browser and brings the IRC experience into the 21st century. It features a persistent bouncer on the server side that will keep you online even after you close your browser window. Want to use Convos on your phone? No problem!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  2. CGI:IRC icon
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    CGI:IRC is a Perl/CGI program that lets you access IRC from a web browser, it is designed to be flexible and has many uses such as an IRC gateway for an IRC network, a chat-room for a website or to access IRC when stuck behind a restrictive firewall.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Perl
     
  3.  4 likes

    WebIRC runs as a server and is always connected to your favorite IRC networks. Seamlessly open the same session from home, work, and your mobile devices to continue exactly where you left off.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
     
  4.  4 likes

    jakeIRC is a web-based Meteor IRC client that allows users to connect to their favorite IRC channels.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Meteor
    • npm
     
  5. lightIRC icon
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    lightIRC is a fast, free, Flash-based IRC Client. It supports webcams with an extension! Embed it into your website with a couple of clicks!

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
     
  6. CoreIRC icon
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    IRC chat client and DCC file transfers.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
     
  7. leafChat icon
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    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'.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  8.  4 likes

    Gnotty ties the knot between the web and IRC. It is designed to assist open source projects that host an IRC channel for collaboration on their project. Gnotty is BSD licensed.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Python
     
  9.  5 likes

    jsIRC is written using Socket.IO, node.js, jQuery Title Alert and Sencha ExtJS, relying on string.js, Lo-Dash and PhantomJS.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Socket.io
    • Node.JS
    • jQuery
     
  10. A free and open-source peer-to-peer chat app for private messaging, voice calls and screen sharing over WebRTC.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Google Chrome
    • Android
     
  11.  Like

    Chat over SSH.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
     
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