Alternatives to Konversation

A graphical IRC client from KDE with DCC file transfers, per-channel encodings and an embedded terminal. The listings below can replace it for an important use case. Each note says what changes if you switch.

Replacements

Listings that take over the same core job as Konversation.

  • Halloy

    An open-source IRC client for macOS, Windows and Linux, written in Rust and focused on speed.

    FreeOpen sourceWindowsmacOSLinux

    Halloy is an open-source graphical IRC client written in Rust that also runs on macOS, with broad IRCv3 support, configured by editing a TOML file.

  • WeeChat

    An extensible terminal chat client with a full IRC plugin and scripting in eight languages.

    FreeOpen sourceLinuxCommand line

    WeeChat is a terminal IRC client with scripting in eight languages and remote interfaces for browser and phone, trading Konversation's GUI for a learning curve.

  • Irssi

    A terminal-based IRC client with split windows, extensive settings and scripting support.

    FreeOpen sourcemacOSLinuxCommand line

    Irssi is a scriptable terminal IRC client that runs over SSH, keyboard and command driven, and replaces Konversation's graphical interface.

  • The Lounge

    A self-hosted web IRC client that stays connected to servers while you are offline.

    FreeOpen sourceWebSelf-hosted

    The Lounge is a self-hosted web IRC client that stays connected while you are offline and works on phones and desktops, but requires a Node.js server.

  • mIRC

    A long-running Windows client for chatting on Internet Relay Chat networks, sold as shareware.

    PaidProprietaryWindows

    mIRC is a mature Windows IRC client with over thirty years of development, but it is proprietary shareware that requires registration.

  • Textual

    A native macOS IRC client with IRCv3 support, OTR encryption and customizable styles.

    PaidProprietarymacOS

    Textual is a paid native macOS IRC client with IRCv3 support, OTR encryption and scriptable addons, for Mac users instead of KDE desktops.

  • Pidgin

    A chat client that signs in to several networks at once, supporting XMPP, IRC, Matrix and more through plugins.

    FreeOpen sourceWindowsmacOSLinux

    Pidgin is a GPL chat client that handles IRC together with XMPP and other networks from one window, though its interface is dated and releases are infrequent.

Similar software

Related functionality, not a direct replacement.