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IRCCloud vs The Lounge: catalog facts
IRCCloud	The Lounge
Freemium Free account available, with paid plans listed on the pricing page.	Free Free and open source under the MIT licence.
Android, iOS, Web	Web, Self-hosted
Stays connected to IRC so you never miss messages Syncs history and notifications across web and mobile	Always connected, no separate bouncer needed Responsive interface for phones and desktops
Your IRC connection runs through a third-party service Requires an account	Requires running your own Node.js server IRC only
Downloadable app, Web application, Hosted service	Self-hosted
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: MIT
Account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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