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IRCCloud vs Irssi: catalog facts
IRCCloud	Irssi
Freemium Free account available, with paid plans listed on the pricing page.	Free Free and open source.
Android, iOS, Web	macOS, Linux, Command line
Stays connected to IRC so you never miss messages Syncs history and notifications across web and mobile	Runs in any terminal, including over SSH Scriptable and highly configurable
Your IRC connection runs through a third-party service Requires an account	Keyboard and command driven, with a learning curve IRC only, no other chat protocols
Downloadable app, Web application, Hosted service	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-2.0
Account needed	No account needed
Needs internet	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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