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Quassel IRCWeeChat
Free

Free and open source under the GPL.

 Free

Free software; the project accepts donations.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, Self-hosted Linux, Command line
  • Core stays online and keeps history while clients disconnect
  • Several clients can attach to the same core
  • Full-featured IRC support including SASL and DCC
  • Scripting in eight languages with a script manager
  • Running a core requires a server or always-on machine
  • Stable releases are infrequent, with long gaps between them
  • Terminal only, with a learning curve for new users
  • IRC is the main built-in protocol
Downloadable app, Self-hosted Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: GPL-2.0 License: GPL-3.0
No account needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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