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Irssi vs Konversation: catalog facts
Irssi	Konversation
Free Free and open source.	Free Free KDE community software.
macOS, Linux, Command line	Windows, Linux
Runs in any terminal, including over SSH Scriptable and highly configurable	Beginner-friendly interface with deep configuration DCC file transfers and direct chats
Keyboard and command driven, with a learning curve IRC only, no other chat protocols	No macOS or mobile version Fits best on a KDE Plasma desktop
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-2.0	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Needs internet	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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