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Halloy vs IRCCloud: catalog facts
Halloy	IRCCloud
Free Free and open source under the GPL-3.0 licence.	Freemium Free account available, with paid plans listed on the pricing page.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Android, iOS, Web
Broad IRCv3 support including chathistory and soju bouncer features Native cross-platform app from one codebase	Stays connected to IRC so you never miss messages Syncs history and notifications across web and mobile
Configuration is done by editing a text file IRC only; no other chat protocols	Your IRC connection runs through a third-party service Requires an account
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Web application, Hosted service
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-3.0	License not stated
No account needed	Account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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