HexChat vs ZNC
A side-by-side look at HexChat and ZNC. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.
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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ZNC
Network & Admin
ZNC is an open-source IRC bouncer written in C++ that allows users to connect to IRC networks and remain connected even when their client goes offline. It can be self-hosted or used with a hosting provider.
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