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dirc vs HexChat

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

dirc

dirc

Social & Communications

dirc is an open-source, lightweight Internet Relay Chat (IRC) client for Linux and Unix-like operating systems. It has a simple interface and low memory usage, making it a good option for text-based IRC chatting on low-powered machines.

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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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