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gamja vs IRCCloud: catalog facts
gamja	IRCCloud
Best for: Running a lightweight browser-based IRC client for yourself or a community	Best for: IRC users who want a persistent connection without running their own bouncer
Free Free and open source under the AGPLv3.	Free + paid options Free account available, with paid plans listed on the pricing page.
Web, Self-hosted	Android, iOS, Web
Lightweight, simple interface Configurable by file or URL parameters All 3 strengths for gamja Lightweight, simple interface Configurable by file or URL parameters Works well alongside the soju bouncer	Stays connected to IRC so you never miss messages Syncs history and notifications across web and mobile All 4 strengths for IRCCloud Stays connected to IRC so you never miss messages Syncs history and notifications across web and mobile Connects to any IRC server and to Slack workspaces File sharing, snippets and media embeds
Requires an IRC server or proxy with WebSocket support You must host the files yourself	Your IRC connection runs through a third-party service Requires an account
Web application, Self-hosted	Downloadable app, Web application, Hosted service
Open source	Not open source
License: AGPL-3.0	License not stated
No account needed	Account needed
Needs internet	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for gamja codeberg.org/emersion/gamja Catalog checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for IRCCloud irccloud.com apps.apple.com/us/app/irccloud/id672699103 Catalog checked October 1, 2026

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