HexChat vs irssi : Which is Better?

HexChat

HexChat is an open-source, cross-platform IRC client.

License: Open Source

Apps available for Windows Linux BSD PortableApps.com Xfce

Irssi is an IRC client program for Linux, FreeBSD, Mac OS X and Microsoft Windows. Developed by irssi.org

License: Open Source

Apps available for Mac OS X Linux Xfce

Feature	HexChat	irssi
Portable
Support for Multiple protocols
Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
Xmpp
Chat
Customizable
Colored Text
QT Based
Standalone
Command line interface
Preconfigurable auto-connect
Decentralized
Distributed
Python

*community curated information: This table may not have the most accurate information. Please suggest changes

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