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WebIRC runs as a server and is always connected to your favorite IRC networks.

Top 8 Open-Source Alternatives to WebIRC

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irssi Quassel IRC Kiwi IRC The Lounge HexChat Convos WeeChat KVIrc

Summary

The top open-source alternatives to WebIRC are irssi, Quassel IRC, and Kiwi IRC. One of the criteria for ordering this list is the number of mentions that products have on reliable external sources. You can suggest additional sources through the form here.
  1. 1
    Irssi is a terminal based IRC client for UNIX systems.
    Pricing:
    • Open Source

    #Instant Messaging #Messaging #Communication 6 social mentions

  2. Quassel IRC is a modern, cross-platform, distributed IRC client based on the Qt4 framework.
    Pricing:
    • Open Source

    #Instant Messaging #Messaging #Communication 4 social mentions

  3. A hand-crafted IRC client that you can enjoy. Designed to be used easily and freely.
    Pricing:
    • Open Source

    #Instant Messaging #Messaging #Communication 6 social mentions

  4. The Lounge is a web IRC client that you host on your own server.
    Pricing:
    • Open Source

    #Instant Messaging #Messaging #Communication 45 social mentions

  5. HexChat is a fork of XChat with bug fixes and new features.
    Pricing:
    • Open Source

    #Instant Messaging #Messaging #Communication 8 social mentions

  6. 6
    Convos is the simplest way to use IRC.
    Pricing:
    • Open Source

    #Instant Messaging #Messaging #Communication 10 social mentions

  7. WeeChat is a fast, light and extensible chat client.
    Pricing:
    • Open Source

    #Instant Messaging #Messaging #Communication 17 social mentions

  8. 8
    KVIrc is a free portable IRC client based on the excellent Qt GUI toolkit.
    Pricing:
    • Open Source

    #Instant Messaging #Messaging #Communication

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