
Description: 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.
Type: Open Source Test Automation Framework
Founded: 2011
Primary Use: Mobile app testing automation
Supported Platforms: iOS, Android, Windows

Description: MetroIRC is an open-source, lightweight Internet Relay Chat (IRC) client for Windows. It has a simple, easy-to-use interface and supports multiple IRC networks and channels, nickname registration, notification icons, auto-connect on start, logging, and other basic IRC client features.
Type: Cloud-based Test Automation Platform
Founded: 2015
Primary Use: Web, mobile, and API testing
Supported Platforms: Web, iOS, Android, API