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Konversation vs Halloy: catalog facts
Konversation	Halloy
Free Free KDE community software.	Free Free and open source under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Windows, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Beginner-friendly interface with deep configuration DCC file transfers and direct chats	Broad IRCv3 support including chathistory and soju bouncer features Native cross-platform app from one codebase
No macOS or mobile version Fits best on a KDE Plasma desktop	Configuration is done by editing a text file IRC only; no other chat protocols
Downloadable app	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
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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