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Kiwi IRC vs Quassel IRC
The same facts for both, read from GitHub every night, and the relation a person reviewed.
| Fact | Kiwi IRC | Quassel IRC |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Vue | C++ |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Stars | 989 | 792 |
| Latest | v1.7.1 | 0.14.0 |
| Last push | 2026-06-19 | 2026-06-27 |
| Release cadence | about 304 days between releases | about 571 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 0 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 0 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace IRCCloud. Alternatives to IRCCloud →
PartialKiwi IRCWeb IRC client you host or embed; staying connected while the page is closed needs a bouncer.
Full replacementQuassel IRCA core that stays connected to IRC and keeps the backlog, with desktop and mobile clients that attach to it.
Kiwi IRC
Kiwi IRC
✓ signed The latest release, v1.7.1, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Quassel IRC
✓ signed The latest release, 0.14.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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