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Srain vs KVIrc: catalog facts
Srain	KVIrc
Free Free and open source, funded through Open Collective donations.	Free Free to download and use; donations are accepted.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Chat-app style interface for IRC Native GTK application	Built-in scripting language with documented API Themes, addons and translations available
IRC only, no other chat protocols Small project with occasional releases	IRC only, no other chat protocols Many options can feel heavy for casual use
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-3.0	License: GPL-2.0
No account needed	No account needed
Needs internet	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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