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Konversation vs WeeChat: catalog facts
Konversation	WeeChat
Free Free KDE community software.	Free Free software; the project accepts donations.
Windows, Linux	Linux, Command line
Beginner-friendly interface with deep configuration DCC file transfers and direct chats	Full-featured IRC support including SASL and DCC Scripting in eight languages with a script manager
No macOS or mobile version Fits best on a KDE Plasma desktop	Terminal only, with a learning curve for new users IRC is the main built-in protocol
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-3.0
No account needed	No account needed
Needs internet	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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