irssi vs XChat for Linux : Which is Better?

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irssi

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

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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

Apps available for Linux Discontinued

irssi VS XChat for Linux Feature comparision

Feature irssi XChat for Linux
Chat
Portable
Support for Multiple protocols
Xmpp
Customizable
Colored Text
QT Based
Standalone
Command line interface
Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
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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