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Kiwi IRCWeeChat
Free

Free to use online, with source code on GitHub.

 Free

Free software; the project accepts donations.

Web, Self-hosted Linux, Command line
  • Runs in any major browser with no download
  • Embeddable chat widget for websites
  • Full-featured IRC support including SASL and DCC
  • Scripting in eight languages with a script manager
  • News on the homepage has not been updated in years
  • Depends on the IRC network you connect to
  • Terminal only, with a learning curve for new users
  • IRC is the main built-in protocol
Web application, Self-hosted Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License not stated License: GPL-3.0
No account needed No account needed
Needs internet Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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