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Textual vs IRCCloud: catalog facts
Textual	IRCCloud
Paid Sold directly by the developer; no longer available in the Mac App Store.	Freemium Free account available, with paid plans listed on the pricing page.
macOS	Android, iOS, Web
Native macOS interface with dark and light modes IRCv3, IPv6 and client certificate support	Stays connected to IRC so you never miss messages Syncs history and notifications across web and mobile
macOS only, requiring Monterey or later Paid, and no longer in the Mac App Store	Your IRC connection runs through a third-party service Requires an account
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Web application, Hosted service
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	Account needed
Needs internet	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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