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The Lounge vs IRCCloud: catalog facts
The Lounge	IRCCloud
Free Free and open source under the MIT licence.	Freemium Free account available, with paid plans listed on the pricing page.
Web, Self-hosted	Android, iOS, Web
Always connected, no separate bouncer needed Responsive interface for phones and desktops	Stays connected to IRC so you never miss messages Syncs history and notifications across web and mobile
Requires running your own Node.js server IRC only	Your IRC connection runs through a third-party service Requires an account
Self-hosted	Downloadable app, Web application, Hosted service
Open source	Closed source
License: MIT	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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