HexChat vs XChat for Linux : Which is Better?

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HexChat

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

License: Open Source

Categories: Social & Communications

Apps available for Windows Linux BSD PortableApps.com Xfce

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XChat for Linux

XChat is an IRC chat program for both Linux and Windows. It allows you to join multiple IRC channels (chat rooms) at the same time, talk publicly, private one-on-one conversations etc. Developed by Peter Zelezny

License: Open Source

Categories: Social & Communications

Apps available for Linux Discontinued

HexChat VS XChat for Linux Feature comparision

Feature HexChat XChat for Linux
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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