Alternatives to ClicksAndWhistles

HexChat

HexChat is a free and open-source Internet Relay Chat (IRC) client for Windows, macOS, and Linux. It is designed to be comfortable for both experienced and novice users. It has many features including multiple server support, user list, tabbed chat windows, and a plugin system. T...

mIRC

mIRC is an Internet Relay Chat (IRC) client that allows users to communicate in real-time with other people over the internet. It is often used for group conversations, but it can also be used for one-on-one conversations. The app is designed to be easy to use and intuitive, with...

XChat for Linux

XChat for Linux is an open-source IRC (Internet Relay Chat) client for Linux. It is designed to be used for group chat, private messaging, and chatting with multiple people in different channels. It supports a wide range of features, such as DCC chat, DCC file transfer, text form...

Discontinued The program is no longer updated. The latest version, 2.8.8, released in May 2010, can still be downloaded from the official website.

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ZeroChat

ZeroChat is a secure, open-source chat platform that allows users to communicate and collaborate in real-time. It provides an easy-to-use interface that allows users to create and join group chats, share files, and send messages securely. ZeroChat offers a range of features such ...

Kiwi IRC

Kiwi IRC is a web-based IRC (Internet Relay Chat) client that allows users to communicate with others in real-time. It is a free, open-source application available for use on Windows, Mac OS, and Linux. The app provides a fast, reliable, and secure way of chatting with others. It...

Shout

Shout is a social media platform that encourages people to connect and share their thoughts, stories, and opinions in a safe and secure environment. The app is designed to help users discover new content, build relationships, and express themselves. It allows users to engage with...

Suspended Shout development stopped in early 2016 and was replaced by its official community fork: http://alternativeapp.info/software/the-lounge/. See https://github.com/erming/shout

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Chatzilla

Chatzilla is a multi-platform IRC (Internet Relay Chat) client used to connect to chat rooms and instant messaging services. It is designed to make chat and collaboration easier and faster. It is open source software, which means it is free to download and use. Chatzilla is a po...

Qwebirc

Qwebirc is an online chat application that allows users to connect with each other in real-time. It is an IRC (Internet Relay Chat) client that enables free, live text-based communication between people from all around the world. The software is free and open source, and provides...

HydraIRC

HydraIRC is a feature-rich, open source IRC (Internet Relay Chat) client for Windows. It is designed to be intuitive and customizable, allowing you to easily connect to all your favorite IRC networks and join multiple channels at once. It offers a clean, tabbed interface, support...

Discontinued Not maintained since 2008

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X-Chat 2 for Windows

X-Chat 2 for Windows is a popular IRC chat client that allows users to easily connect to IRC servers and chat with other users. It is a feature-rich chat program that provides users with an intuitive, user-friendly graphical interface. With X-Chat 2 for Windows, users can join mu...

Discontinued author announced EOL on the home page.

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Convos

Convos is a free, secure messaging and collaboration platform that helps teams stay connected, even when they’re remote. The app and website make it easy to have conversations, share files, and collaborate on projects with teammates, colleagues, and friends. Convos has a range ...

Maid-IRC

Maid-IRC is an open source web-based Internet Relay Chat (IRC) client. It is designed to be a full-featured, easy to use IRC client that allows users to communicate with people from all over the world in real-time. Maid-IRC is the perfect way to stay connected with friends and fa...

Yaaic

Yaaic (Yet Another Android IRC Client) is an open source, multi-network, multi-server, and multi-language IRC client for Android devices. It allows users to connect to popular IRC networks such as Freenode, EFnet, and QuakeNet, as well as connect to multiple servers at once. Yaai...

jsIRC

jsIRC is a web-based, open source client for the popular Internet Relay Chat (IRC) protocol. It is designed to provide an easy to use and reliable chat experience for users who are not familiar with the traditional IRC interface. jsIRC is written in JavaScript and is fully custom...

Discontinued The official website is no longer available and the GitHub repository has not been updated since May 17, 2015.

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CGI:IRC

CGI:IRC is an open-source Perl-based Internet Relay Chat (IRC) client available as a web-based application. It allows users to connect to any IRC network from their web browser, making it possible for users to join and participate in conversations without downloading any software...

leafChat

LeafChat is an innovative social and communication app designed to facilitate collaboration and community building among users. It is designed to provide a platform where users can connect, share ideas and collaborate on projects. LeafChat offers a range of features and tools tha...

WebIRC

WebIRC is a type of Internet Relay Chat (IRC) client software that allows users to communicate in real time over the internet. It is a text-based chat system that allows for real-time conversations between two or more users, or for multiple users to join in group conversations. T...

Gnotty

Gnotty is an open-source web-based chat and communication platform. It is designed to make real-time communication easier and more efficient. It is built using the Django web framework and the AngularJS JavaScript framework. Gnotty allows users to create and join chat rooms, sen...

jakeIRC

JakeIRC is an online chat application and website that allows users to communicate with each other in real-time. It allows users to create and join multiple chat rooms, as well as participate in private one-on-one conversations. JakeIRC utilizes a variety of features, including v...

Subway

Subway is an online social and communication app that allows users to connect with each other and share pictures, videos, and messages, as well as participate in conversations and polls. The app provides users with a personalized profile, a newsfeed, and a timeline where they ca...

Discontinued Metro is on hiatus, i.e. it is currently not running and is not in active development, but the plan is to finish this project sometime in the future. In the meantime, currently the maintainer strongly suggests taking a look at https://alternativeapp.info/software/shout/.

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