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Konversation vs Srain: catalog facts
Konversation	Srain
Free Free KDE community software.	Free Free and open source, funded through Open Collective donations.
Windows, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Beginner-friendly interface with deep configuration DCC file transfers and direct chats	Chat-app style interface for IRC Native GTK application
No macOS or mobile version Fits best on a KDE Plasma desktop	IRC only, no other chat protocols Small project with occasional releases
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-3.0
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 October 2, 2026

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