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XChat

IRC chat program for Linux and Windows

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XChat is an IRC chat program for Linux and Windows that lets users join multiple IRC channels at the same time, take part in public channel discussions and private one-on-one conversations, and transfer files between users.

The client supports both Windows and Linux/Unix builds, with separate releases for each platform, and source code is also available. Features mentioned include system-tray integration, combined tree and userlist views with movable components, scrollback log loading, spelling support, SSL connections, and automatic crash reporting. A quick start guide and documentation are provided to help users connect to IRC servers.

XChat is aimed at individuals and communities who communicate over IRC networks. It is distributed as free downloads for Windows and Linux, with no paid editions, trials, or seat-based licensing indicated.

12 alternatives to XChat

Ranked by how well each tool replaces XChat: shared features, audience, price and popularity.

  1. AstraChat

    A complete XMPP messaging solution. Enterprise alternative to WhatsApp and Slack for large

    Covers 2 of 10 key features.

    72 out of 100 match—

  2. WeeChat

    Fast, light and extensible chat client with a text-based user interface

    Covers 0 of 10 key features, has a free plan and is open source.

    Free planOpen source
    66 out of 100 matchFree

  3. mIRC

    Internet Relay Chat client for Windows

    Covers 0 of 10 key features.

    66 out of 100 match—

  4. Telegram

    Fast. Secure. Powerful.

    Covers 3 of 10 key features, has a free plan and is open source.

    Free planOpen source
    65 out of 100 matchFree

  5. Irssi

    Modular text mode chat client with IRC support

    Covers 1 of 10 key features, has a free plan and is open source.

    Free planOpen source
    65 out of 100 matchFree

  6. Gajim

    Free and fully featured chat app for XMPP.

    Covers 2 of 10 key features, has a free plan and is open source.

    Free planOpen source
    65 out of 100 matchFree

  7. Telegram Desktop

    Fast and secure desktop app, perfectly synced with your mobile phone.

    Covers 6 of 10 key features, has a free plan and is open source.

    Free planOpen source
    65 out of 100 matchFree

  8. KVIrc

    The Visual IRC Client

    Covers 4 of 10 key features, has a free plan and is open source.

    Free planOpen source
    64 out of 100 matchContact sales

  9. Konversation

    A user-friendly Internet Relay Chat (IRC) client

    Covers 3 of 10 key features.

    64 out of 100 match—

  10. Discord

    Voice, video and text communities.

    Covers 2 of 10 key features and has a free plan.

    Free plan
    64 out of 100 matchFree

  11. IRCCloud

    An IRC client for group chat with teams, friends and communities, available on web and iOS

    Covers 0 of 10 key features and has a free plan.

    Free plan
    63 out of 100 matchContact sales

  12. Conversations

    A Jabber/XMPP client for Android 6.0+ smartphones.

    Covers 6 of 10 key features, has a free plan and is open source.

    Free planOpen source
    63 out of 100 matchContact sales