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IRCCloud vs mIRC: catalog facts
IRCCloud	mIRC
Best for: IRC users who want a persistent connection without running their own bouncer	Best for: Windows users who chat on IRC networks
Free + paid options Free account available, with paid plans listed on the pricing page.	Paid Shareware that can be tried, with a paid registration from the official site.
Android, iOS, Web	Windows
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	Mature client with over thirty years of development Still receiving releases All 3 strengths for mIRC Mature client with over thirty years of development Still receiving releases Help section and forums for new users
Your IRC connection runs through a third-party service Requires an account	Windows only Proprietary shareware requiring registration
Downloadable app, Web application, Hosted service	Downloadable app
Not open source	Not open source
License not stated	License not stated
Account needed	No account needed
Needs internet	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for IRCCloud irccloud.com apps.apple.com/us/app/irccloud/id672699103 Catalog checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for mIRC mirc.com Catalog checked September 24, 2026

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