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Diode vs HexChat

A side-by-side look at Diode and HexChat. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Diode

Diode

News & Books

Diode is an open-source Usenet newsreader and downloader for Linux, macOS, and Windows. It features a simple, responsive interface, supports SSL connections, filters and regex searches, dual pane browsing, and customizable themes.

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HexChat

HexChat

Social & Communications

HexChat is an open source, free IRC client for Windows, Linux, and macOS. It supports multiple servers and channels, theming, plugins, and features useful for IRC chat, including notifications, auto-reconnecting, and text styling.

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