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