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Srain vs Konversation: catalog facts
Srain	Konversation
Free Free and open source, funded through Open Collective donations.	Free Free KDE community software.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, Linux
Chat-app style interface for IRC Native GTK application	Beginner-friendly interface with deep configuration DCC file transfers and direct chats
IRC only, no other chat protocols Small project with occasional releases	No macOS or mobile version Fits best on a KDE Plasma desktop
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-3.0	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Needs internet	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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