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The Lounge vs ZNC
The same facts for both, read from GitHub every night, and the relation a person reviewed.
| Fact | The Lounge | ZNC |
|---|---|---|
| Language | TypeScript | C++ |
| Licence | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 6.4k | 2.1k |
| Latest | v4.5.2 | znc-1.10.3 |
| Last push | 2026-10-17 | 2026-10-17 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 9 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 4 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace IRCCloud. Alternatives to IRCCloud →
Full replacementThe LoungeSelf-hosted web IRC client that stays connected, keeps the backlog and syncs between devices.
PartialZNCBouncer that stays connected and replays buffers; bring your own IRC client.
The Lounge
- v4.6.0-pre.22026-10-17See the full changelogpre-release
- v4.6.0-pre.12026-07-22See the full changelogpre-release
- v4.5.22026-07-12For more details, see the full changelog and milestone.
- v4.5.2-rc.12026-07-07See the full changelogpre-release
- v4.5.12026-06-24For more details, see the full changelog and milestone.
ZNC
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The Lounge
unsigned The latest release, v4.5.2, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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ZNC
✓ signed The latest release, znc-1.10.3, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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