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Polari vs IRCCloud: catalog facts
Polari	IRCCloud
Free Free and open source under the GPL-2.0-or-later licence.	Freemium Free account available, with paid plans listed on the pricing page.
Linux	Android, iOS, Web
Integrates cleanly with the GNOME desktop Simple interface focused on conversations	Stays connected to IRC so you never miss messages Syncs history and notifications across web and mobile
Linux only Fewer power-user features than clients such as HexChat or WeeChat	Your IRC connection runs through a third-party service Requires an account
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Web application, Hosted service
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-2.0-or-later	License not stated
No account needed	Account needed
Needs internet	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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