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Quassel IRC vs IRCCloud: catalog facts
Quassel IRC	IRCCloud
Free Free and open source under the GPL.	Freemium Free account available, with paid plans listed on the pricing page.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, Self-hosted	Android, iOS, Web
Core stays online and keeps history while clients disconnect Several clients can attach to the same core	Stays connected to IRC so you never miss messages Syncs history and notifications across web and mobile
Running a core requires a server or always-on machine Stable releases are infrequent, with long gaps between them	Your IRC connection runs through a third-party service Requires an account
Downloadable app, Self-hosted	Downloadable app, Web application, Hosted service
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-2.0	License not stated
No account needed	Account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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