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Konversation vs IceChat: catalog facts
Konversation	IceChat
Free Free KDE community software.	Free Free and open source under the GPL.
Windows, Linux	Windows
Beginner-friendly interface with deep configuration DCC file transfers and direct chats	Multi-server and multi-channel support with a server tree Aliases, popups and themes for customization
No macOS or mobile version Fits best on a KDE Plasma desktop	Windows only IRC is unencrypted unless the server supports TLS
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-2.0-or-later
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 October 2, 2026

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