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IceChat vs Konversation: catalog facts
IceChat	Konversation
Free Free and open source under the GPL.	Free Free KDE community software.
Windows	Windows, Linux
Multi-server and multi-channel support with a server tree Aliases, popups and themes for customization	Beginner-friendly interface with deep configuration DCC file transfers and direct chats
Windows only IRC is unencrypted unless the server supports TLS	No macOS or mobile version Fits best on a KDE Plasma desktop
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-2.0-or-later	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Needs internet	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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