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WeeChat vs Halloy: catalog facts
WeeChat	Halloy
Free Free software; the project accepts donations.	Free Free and open source under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Linux, Command line	Windows, macOS, Linux
Full-featured IRC support including SASL and DCC Scripting in eight languages with a script manager	Broad IRCv3 support including chathistory and soju bouncer features Native cross-platform app from one codebase
Terminal only, with a learning curve for new users IRC is the main built-in protocol	Configuration is done by editing a text file IRC only; no other chat protocols
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-3.0	License: GPL-3.0
No account needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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