💬 Modern, responsive, cross-platform, self-hosted web IRC client
Self-hosted web IRC client that stays connected, keeps the backlog and syncs between devices.
- Language
- TypeScript
- Licence
- MIT
- Stars
- 6.4k
- Latest
- v4.5.2
- Last push
- 2026-10-17
alternatives to
IRCCloud
Hosted IRC client that stays connected for you and syncs history between web and mobile apps. A closed product from IRCCloud.
The Lounge, Quassel IRC, ZNC and more. 4 alternatives to IRCCloud, in TypeScript, C++, Vue. Compare fit, licence, stars and the latest signed release.
Side by side
| Tool | Fit | Stars | Licence | Terms | Self-hosted | Language | Latest | Last push |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lounge | Full replacement | 6.4k | MIT | Open source | No | TypeScript | v4.5.2 | 2026-10-17 |
| Quassel IRC | Full replacement | 792 | Other | Open source | No | C++ | 0.14.0 | 2026-06-27 |
| ZNC | Partial | 2.1k | Apache-2.0 | Open source | Yes | C++ | znc-1.10.3 | 2026-10-17 |
| Kiwi IRC | Partial | 989 | Apache-2.0 | Open source | No | Vue | v1.7.1 | 2026-06-19 |
Every alternative
4 alternatives
Quassel IRC: Chat comfortably. Everywhere.
A core that stays connected to IRC and keeps the backlog, with desktop and mobile clients that attach to it.
Official repository for the ZNC IRC bouncer
Bouncer that stays connected and replays buffers; bring your own IRC client.
- Language
- C++
- Licence
- Apache-2.0
- Stars
- 2.1k
- Latest
- znc-1.10.3
- Last push
- 2026-10-17
🥝 Next generation of the Kiwi IRC web client
Web IRC client you host or embed; staying connected while the page is closed needs a bouncer.
- Language
- Vue
- Licence
- Apache-2.0
- Stars
- 989
- Latest
- v1.7.1
- Last push
- 2026-06-19
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