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Textual vs mIRC: catalog facts
Textual	mIRC
Paid Sold directly by the developer; no longer available in the Mac App Store.	Paid Shareware that can be tried, with a paid registration from the official site.
macOS	Windows
Native macOS interface with dark and light modes IRCv3, IPv6 and client certificate support	Mature client with over thirty years of development Still receiving releases
macOS only, requiring Monterey or later Paid, and no longer in the Mac App Store	Windows only Proprietary shareware requiring registration
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
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 September 24, 2026

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