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WeeChat vs Konversation: catalog facts
WeeChat	Konversation
Free Free software; the project accepts donations.	Free Free KDE community software.
Linux, Command line	Windows, Linux
Full-featured IRC support including SASL and DCC Scripting in eight languages with a script manager	Beginner-friendly interface with deep configuration DCC file transfers and direct chats
Terminal only, with a learning curve for new users IRC is the main built-in protocol	No macOS or mobile version Fits best on a KDE Plasma desktop
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-3.0	License not stated
No account needed	No 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 September 24, 2026

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