The Lounge vs ZNC
A side-by-side look at The Lounge and ZNC. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.
The Lounge
Social & Communications
The Lounge is an open source, self-hosted web IRC client that allows users to access IRC channels via a modern web interface. It provides features like push notifications, link previews, file uploads and more to enhance the traditional IRC experience.
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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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