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
XChat is a lightweight and fast IRC client with strong customization options, but it has an older interface and limited support for modern protocols. In contrast, Textual offers a modern interface and a rich plugin ecosystem but is more resource-intensive and may be harder for new users to learn.