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Konversation vs Textual: catalog facts
Konversation	Textual
Free Free KDE community software.	Paid Sold directly by the developer; no longer available in the Mac App Store.
Windows, Linux	macOS
Beginner-friendly interface with deep configuration DCC file transfers and direct chats	Native macOS interface with dark and light modes IRCv3, IPv6 and client certificate support
No macOS or mobile version Fits best on a KDE Plasma desktop	macOS only, requiring Monterey or later Paid, and no longer in the Mac App Store
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
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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