Quassel IRC AlternativesIRC Clients and other similar apps like Quassel IRC

Quassel IRC is described as 'Modern, cross-platform, distributed IRC client based on the Qt5 framework. Distributed means that one (or multiple) client(s) can attach to and detach from a central core that stays permanently online -- much like the popular combination of screen and a' and is a popular IRC Client in the social & communications category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Quassel IRC for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Web-based and Self-Hosted apps. The best Quassel IRC alternative is HexChat, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Quassel IRC are Trillian, mIRC, WeeChat and irssi.

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  1. HexChat icon

    HexChat

     225 likes

    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

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • MacPorts
    • XQuartz
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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."

    HexChat vs Quassel IRC Comments
    AntumDeluge
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    HexChat is a full IRC client, just like Quassel IRC.

    Guest
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    Quassel core is a primary part, somewhat of a bouncer. The Quassel client(s) are the other part of Quassel. Hexchat is only a client AFAIK.

    • HexChat is Free and Open SourceQuassel IRC is also Free and Open Source
  2. Trillian icon

    Trillian

     280 likes

    Trillian is an instant messaging app that works on phones, tablets, and desktops while keeping your chats neatly synchronized between all of them! We think conversation should be easily shared between all of your devices, not trapped as text messages on your phone.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Blackberry
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Trillian screenshot 1
     
  4. mIRC icon

    mIRC

     99 likes

    Enables real-time chat on Windows with group or private messaging, multi-server access, file transfers, encryption, proxy and IPv6 support, chat logging, notifications, dark mode, and a scripting language for custom automation or developing communication tools and games.

    73 mIRC alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main Window
     
  5. WeeChat icon

    WeeChat

     38 likes

    WeeChat is a free chat client, fast and light, designed for many operating systems. It is highly customizable and extensible with scripts.

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Haiku
    • Xfce
    WeeChat screenshot 1
     
  7. irssi icon

    irssi

     89 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Cygwin
    irssi screenshot 1
     
  8. XChat for Linux icon

    XChat for Linux

     103 likes

    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.

    61 XChat for Linux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Main UI
     
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    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 vs Quassel IRC Comments
    AntumDeluge
    Positive
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    XChat is a full IRC client, just like Quassel IRC.

    • XChat for Linux is Free and Open SourceQuassel IRC is also Free and Open Source
  9. KVIrc icon

    KVIrc

     45 likes

    Free open-source IRC client offering cross-platform support, Qt interface, rich scripting, customizable themes, Unicode, SSL encryption, logging, multi-server connectivity, DCC file transfers, plugin system, event automation, proxy and IPv6 compatibility, and localization.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    KVIrc screenshot 1
     
  10. The Lounge icon

    The Lounge

     17 likes

    The Lounge is a web IRC client that you host on your own server. This is the official, community-managed fork of @erming's great initiative, the Shout project.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Git
    • Cloudron
    • Node.JS
    • npm
    The Lounge screenshot 1
     
  11. Empathy icon

    Empathy

     157 likes

    Empathy is a messaging program which supports text, voice, video chat, and file transfers over many different protocols. You can tell it about your accounts on all those services and do all your chatting within one application.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    Empathy screenshot 1
     
  12. Kiwi IRC icon

    Kiwi IRC

     28 likes

    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.

    65 Kiwi IRC alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    Kiwi IRC screenshot 1
     
  13. AdiIRC icon

    AdiIRC

     30 likes

    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!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Wine
    Default theme 1.9.0
     
  14. IRCCloud icon

    IRCCloud

     17 likes

    IRCCloud is an IRC client with a future. Stay connected, chat from anywhere, and never miss a message.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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