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Polari

IRC Client
Free • Open Source

Polari is an Internet Relay Chat (IRC) client designed for GNOME 3.

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Polari alternatives page was last updated Apr 13, 2024

HexChat
HexChat is an IRC client based on XChat for Linux , but unlike XChat it’s completely free for both Windows and Unix-like systems.
66 HexChat alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- IRC Client
- Instant Messenger
Platforms
- Windows
- Linux
- BSD
- PortableApps.com
- MacPorts
- XQuartz
HexChat Features
Portable
IRC
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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."

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WeeChat
WeeChat is a free chat client, fast and light, designed for many operating systems. It is highly customizable and extensible with scripts.
54 WeeChat alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- IRC Client
- Instant Messenger
Platforms
- Mac
- Linux
- BSD
- Haiku
- Xfce
Top WeeChat Features
1. Command line interface
2. Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
3. Lightweight
4. No Tracking
5. Ad-free
6. Support for Themes
7. No registration required
8. Decentralized
9. Support for @mentions
10. Privacy focused
11. Portable
12. Multiple Account support
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leafChat
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'.
61 leafChat alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- IRC Client
- Instant Messenger
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
leafChat Features
Xmpp
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Discontinued
There has been no development progress since 2012.

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Subway
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...
60 Subway alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- IRC Client
- Instant Messenger
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Online
- Self-Hosted
Subway Features
IRC
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Discontinued
Subway 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 .

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