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Iris IRC Client vs ZNC

A side-by-side look at Iris IRC Client and ZNC. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Iris IRC Client

Iris IRC Client

Social & Communications

Iris is a modern, cross-platform IRC client aimed at power users. It has a clean interface, supports multiple connections, and has features like encryption, SASL authentication, proxy support, logging, automatic reconnection, and custom themes.

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ZNC

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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