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The LoungeZNC
Free

Free and open source under the MIT licence.

 Free

Free and open source under the Apache 2.0 license.

Web, Self-hosted macOS, Linux, Self-hosted
  • Always connected, no separate bouncer needed
  • Responsive interface for phones and desktops
  • Keeps IRC sessions alive while clients come and go
  • Multiple users and multiple networks per user
  • Requires running your own Node.js server
  • IRC only
  • Needs an always-on server to be useful
  • One client connection is needed per IRC network
Self-hosted Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Open source Open source
License: MIT License: Apache-2.0
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

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