PChat-IRC AlternativesIRC Clients and other similar apps like PChat-IRC

PChat-IRC is described as 'PChat is a IRC Client based off of XChat with many changes and completely free and open source for the Windows and Linux Platform' and is a IRC Client in the social & communications category. There are more than 25 alternatives to PChat-IRC for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Self-Hosted, Mac and Web-based apps. The best PChat-IRC alternative is Thunderbird, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like PChat-IRC are HexChat, mIRC, irssi and XChat for Linux.

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  1. Thunderbird icon

    Thunderbird

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    Cross-platform email client supporting multiple identities, chat, and strong filtering. Extend functionality with add-ons like RSS/Atom feed readers and PGP support.

    85 Thunderbird alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • F-Droid
    • Haiku
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    Thunderbird screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Intuitive Interface
    3.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Multiple Account support
    3.  IMAP Support
    4.  Calendar Integration
    5.  SMTP Support
    6.  Email Organizer
    7.  Add-ons
    8.  Built-in RSS reader
    9.  POP3 Support
    10.  Graphical User Interface
    11.  Dark Mode
    12. Google Calendar icon  Google Calendar integration

    Thunderbird VS PChat-IRC

     

    • Thunderbird is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & Linux alternative to PChat-IRC.

    • Thunderbird is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to PChat-IRC.

    • Thunderbird is Free and Open SourcePChat-IRC is also Free and Open Source
    • Thunderbird is CustomizablePChat-IRC is not according to our users
  2. HexChat icon

    HexChat

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    HexChat is an IRC client based on XChat for Linux , but unlike XChat it’s completely free for both Windows and Unix-like systems.

    67 HexChat alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • MacPorts
    • XQuartz
    HexChat screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The 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 Features

    1.  IRC
    2.  Portable
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Proxy support

    HexChat VS PChat-IRC

     
  4. mIRC icon

    mIRC

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    mIRC is a popular Internet Relay Chat client used by individuals and organizations to communicate, share, play and work with each other on IRC networks around the world.

    62 mIRC alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main Window

    mIRC Features

    1.  IRC
    2.  Colored Text

    mIRC VS PChat-IRC

     

    • mIRC is the most popular commercial alternative to PChat-IRC.

    • mIRC is Paid and ProprietaryPChat-IRC is Free and Open Source
  5. irssi icon

    irssi

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    Irssi is a terminal based IRC client for UNIX systems. It also supports SILC and ICB protocols via plugins.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Cygwin
    irssi screenshot 1

    irssi VS PChat-IRC

     
  6. XChat for Linux icon

    XChat for Linux

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    XChat is an IRC chat program for both Linux and Windows. It allows you to join multiple IRC channels (chat rooms) at the same time, talk publicly, private one-on-one conversations etc. Even file transfers are possible.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Main UI
    Discontinued

    The program is no longer updated. Last version, 2.8.8, released in May 2010, can be still downloaded from the official website.

    XChat for Linux Features

    1.  IRC

    XChat for Linux VS PChat-IRC

     
  7. KVIrc icon

    KVIrc

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    KVIrc is a free portable IRC client based on the excellent Qt GUI toolkit. KVirc is being written by Szymon Stefanek and the KVIrc Development Team with the contribution of many IRC addicted developers around the world.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • IT flagItaly
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    KVIrc screenshot 1

    KVIrc Features

    1.  Logging
    2.  IRC
    3.  Avatar
    4.  Portable
    5.  KDE
    6.  Custom notifications
    7.  Themes
    8.  Support for IPv6

    KVIrc VS PChat-IRC

     
  9. Kiwi IRC icon

    Kiwi IRC

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    A hand-crafted IRC client that you can enjoy. Designed to be used easily and freely. More friendly than other webirc clients giving the general public an easy option to connect to any IRC network.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    Kiwi IRC screenshot 1

    Kiwi IRC Features

    1.  IRC
    2.  Preconfigurable auto-connect

    Kiwi IRC VS PChat-IRC

     

    • Kiwi IRC is the most popular Web-based & Self-Hosted alternative to PChat-IRC.

    • Kiwi IRC is Free and Open SourcePChat-IRC is also Free and Open Source
  10. AdiIRC icon

    AdiIRC

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    c#/csharp IRC CLient. AdiIRC stores all its settings in text files, this way you can grab the adiirc folder and put in on a usb device or external harddrive. Take all your settings and servers with you everywhere!

    46 AdiIRC alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • NO flagNorway

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Wine
    Default theme 1.9.0

    AdiIRC Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  IRC

    AdiIRC VS PChat-IRC

     
  11. Konversation icon

    Konversation

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    Konversation is an IRC client which gives you speedy access to Freenode network's channels, where you will find support for most distributions.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Haiku
    • Flathub
    • Snapcraft
    Konversation screenshot 1

    Konversation Features

    1.  IRC
    2.  KDE

    Konversation VS PChat-IRC

     
  12. Chatzilla icon

    Chatzilla

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    ChatZilla is a clean, easy to use and highly extensible Internet Relay Chat (IRC) client, built on the Mozilla platform, which provides all the usual features: multiple servers, a built-in list of standard networks, easy searching and sorting of available channels, logging, and...

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • SeaMonkey
    • Firefox
    ChatZilla in the #chatzilla support channel.
    Discontinued

    Discontinued since 2017. From their website: “With the release of Firefox 57 (Firefox Quantum), it is no longer possible for ChatZilla to work as an extension in Firefox.”

    Chatzilla Features

    1.  Web-Based
    2.  IRC

    Chatzilla VS PChat-IRC

     
  13. X-Chat 2 for Windows icon

    X-Chat 2 for Windows

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    A freeware build of X-Chat for windows, as opposed to the official 30-day-trial shareware Windows build.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • LT flagLithuania
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    X-Chat 2 for Windows screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Author announed EOL on homepage.

    X-Chat 2 for Windows Features

    1.  IRC

    X-Chat 2 for Windows VS PChat-IRC

     
  14. HydraIRC icon

    HydraIRC

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    HydraIRC is an open-source IRC client with an attractive and easy to use interface. It supports DCC Chat and File transfers, Connecting to multiple servers, Dockable Floating Tabbed Windows, Autohiding Windows, DLL Plugins, Channel Monitoring, Message Logs, Event Viewer, Themes...

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    HydraIRC screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Not maintained since 2008

    HydraIRC Features

    1.  IRC

    HydraIRC VS PChat-IRC

     
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