irssi vs ZNC
A side-by-side look at irssi and ZNC. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.
irssi
Social & Communications
irssi is a terminal based IRC client for Linux/UNIX systems. It supports multiple servers/channels and is highly configurable with plugins and scripts. irssi is commonly used by system administrators and advanced users who desire a powerful and extensible IRC client for the terminal.
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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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