XChat for Linux Alternatives

XChat for Linux is described as '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' and is a very popular IRC Client in the social & communications category. There are more than 50 alternatives to XChat for Linux for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Windows, Mac, Web-based and Self-Hosted apps. The best XChat for Linux alternative is Pidgin, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like XChat for Linux are HexChat, SeaMonkey, WeeChat and mIRC.

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XChat for Linux alternatives page was last updated Sep 13, 2021
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  1. Polari icon
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    Polari is an Internet Relay Chat (IRC) client designed for GNOME 3.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • GNOME
    • Flathub

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Security-focused

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  IRC

    Polari VS XChat for Linux

     
  2. MIRGGI icon
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    mIRGGI is the first IRC client for S60 3rd Edition devices. It is also available for 2nd edition devices. It is currently in early stages because I just began writing it on 10th of March. Ive been meaning to do this for a long time but havent gotten to it.

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Symbian S60

    MIRGGI Features

    1.  IRC

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  3. bIRC icon
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    bIRC is a simple, lightweight and flexible IRC-Client written in Bash. bIRC doesn't require an installation and can be launched by executing a single script file. bIRC has plugin support and can be easily modified.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    Discontinued

    There has been no development progress since 2012.

    bIRC Features

    1.  IRC

    bIRC VS XChat for Linux

     
  4. Glowing Bear icon
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    Glowing Bear is a sleek, modern web frontend that securely connects to a running instance of WeeChat using its built-in relay protocol. It relies on WeeChat to do all the heavy lifting and then provides some nice features on top of that, like...

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • WeeChat

    Glowing Bear Features

    1.  Web-Based
    2.  IRC

    Glowing Bear VS XChat for Linux

     
  5. Atomic IRC icon
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    Atomic is an open source IRC client built for a new age. New features from its heritage of Yaaic, improvements and stuff.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    Discontinued

    The GitHub repository has been archived in May 2019.

    Atomic IRC Features

    1.  IRC

    Atomic IRC VS XChat for Linux

     
    • Atomic IRC is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to XChat for Linux.

    • Atomic IRC is Free and Open SourceXChat for Linux is also Free and Open Source
  6. Subway icon
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    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...

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    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 icon Shout .

    Subway Features

    1.  IRC

    Subway VS XChat for Linux

     
  7. 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!

    License model

    • Free PersonalProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online

    lightIRC Features

    1.  IRC

    lightIRC VS XChat for Linux

     
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    Visual IRC (ViRC) is an open source Internet Relay Chat client for the Windows operating system.

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Visual IRC 2 Features

    1.  Multiple languages

    Visual IRC 2 VS XChat for Linux

     
  9. ZeroChat icon
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    An IRC-like internet chatroom hosted on ZeroNet, a distributed network. 0rc is a fully distributed website, and messages are shared through peers using the ZeroNet stack. In addition, making a new chatroom website is a simple as downloading the files and cloning the site.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Python
    • JavaScript
    • ZeroNet
    Discontinued

    Last update on github made over 5 years (March 13, 2016).

    ZeroChat Features

    1.  Decentralized
    2.  Distributed

    ZeroChat VS XChat for Linux

     
  10. MegaIRC icon
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    MegaIRC is an Internet Relay Chat (IRC) Client. It allows you to connect to the IRC network a virtual meeting place where people from all over the world can meet and talk.

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Integrated File Sharing
    3.  Multiple languages

    MegaIRC VS XChat for Linux

     
  11. 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.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Perl

    CGI:IRC Features

    1.  IRC

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  12. AndroIRC icon
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    AndroIRC is your new IRC client! Features: • mIRC colors • auto join channels on startup • nickserv auth • Android notifications • copy & paste • logging • sasl auth (plain and blowfish) • Multiple servers connections (SSL support) • Easy access menu to kick, ban, change priv.

    56 AndroIRC alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android

    AndroIRC Features

    1.  IRC

    AndroIRC VS XChat for Linux

     
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