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Textual vs KVIrc: catalog facts
Textual	KVIrc
Paid Sold directly by the developer; no longer available in the Mac App Store.	Free Free to download and use; donations are accepted.
macOS	Windows, macOS, Linux
Native macOS interface with dark and light modes IRCv3, IPv6 and client certificate support	Built-in scripting language with documented API Themes, addons and translations available
macOS only, requiring Monterey or later Paid, and no longer in the Mac App Store	IRC only, no other chat protocols Many options can feel heavy for casual use
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	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 September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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