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Konversation vs Polari: catalog facts
Konversation	Polari
Free Free KDE community software.	Free Free and open source under the GPL-2.0-or-later licence.
Windows, Linux	Linux
Beginner-friendly interface with deep configuration DCC file transfers and direct chats	Integrates cleanly with the GNOME desktop Simple interface focused on conversations
No macOS or mobile version Fits best on a KDE Plasma desktop	Linux only Fewer power-user features than clients such as HexChat or WeeChat
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 1, 2026

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