ERC AlternativesIRC Clients and other similar apps like ERC

ERC is described as 'An acronym for "Emacs IRC," is a feature-rich IRC (Internet Relay Chat) client integrated into the GNU Emacs text editor. It provides users with a convenient and powerful tool for connecting to and participating in online chat networks' and is a IRC Client in the social & communications category. There are four alternatives to ERC for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, BSD, Mac and Self-Hosted apps. The best ERC alternative is HexChat, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like ERC are Quassel IRC, IRCCloud and SSH Chat.

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  2. Quassel IRC icon

    Quassel IRC

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    Quassel IRC is a modern, cross-platform, distributed IRC client based on the Qt5 framework. Distributed means that one (or multiple) client(s) can attach to and detach from a central core that stays permanently online -- much like the popular combination of screen and a...

    55 Quassel IRC alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Global
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  4. IRCCloud icon

    IRCCloud

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    IRCCloud is an IRC client with a future. Stay connected, chat from anywhere, and never miss a message.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
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    SSH Chat

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    Chat over SSH.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    SSH Chat screenshot 1
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