mIRC vs XChat for Linux : Which is Better?

mIRC icon

mIRC

mIRC is an Internet Relay Chat (IRC) client for Windows.

License: Commercial

Apps available for Windows

VS
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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

mIRC VS XChat for Linux Feature comparision

Feature mIRC XChat for Linux
Colored Text
Chat
Support for Multiple protocols
Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
Portable
Multi-messenger
Integrated File Sharing
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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