WeeChat vs XChat for Linux : Which is Better?

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WeeChat

WeeChat is a free and open-source Internet Relay Chat client, which is designed to be light and fast. Developed by WeeChat.org

License: Open Source

Apps available for Mac OS X Linux Android BSD Xfce

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XChat for Linux icon

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

WeeChat VS XChat for Linux Feature comparision

Feature WeeChat XChat for Linux
Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
Modular System
Chat
Command line interface
Support for Multiple protocols
Xmpp
Portable
Customizable
Colored Text
Preconfigurable auto-connect
Decentralized
Distributed
Python
Offline logs
QT Based
Standalone
*community curated information: This table may not have the most accurate information. Please suggest changes

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