WeeChat Alternatives

WeeChat is described as 'Free chat client, fast and light, designed for many operating systems. It is highly customizable and extensible with scripts' and is a IRC Client in the social & communications category. There are more than 50 alternatives to WeeChat for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Windows, Mac, Self-Hosted and Web-based apps. The best WeeChat alternative is Pidgin, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like WeeChat are SeaMonkey, HexChat, mIRC and irssi.

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  1. R

    relay.js

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    A web-based IRC client that makes IRC less intimidating and easier to use.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • JavaScript
    • Node.JS
    • npm
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  2. Chatty App icon

    Chatty App

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    A simple-to-use messaging app for 1:1 communication and small groups supporting SMS, MMS, matrix and XMPP through libpurple.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • GNOME
    • Linux Mobile
    • US flagUnited States
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  4. Revolt (for Riot) icon

    Revolt (for Riot)

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    Revolt is a small application which wraps Riot to provide better integration with desktop environments in general, and GNOME in particular:

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  5. CGI:IRC icon

    CGI:IRC

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    CGI:IRC is a Perl/CGI program that lets you access IRC from a web browser, it is designed to be flexible and has many uses such as an IRC gateway for an IRC network, a chat-room for a website or to access IRC when stuck behind a restrictive firewall.

    58 CGI:IRC alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Perl
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  6. Beagle IM icon

    Beagle IM

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    BeagleIM is a lightweight and powerful XMPP client developed by Tigase, Inc. It provides an easy way to start using the XMPP Protocol (formerly known as Jabber) if you've never used it before. Veterans of the protocol will find many features here they are familiar.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • US flagUnited States
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  8. Jabbin icon

    Jabbin

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    Jabbin is an original mashup of Social Network, Instant messaging and VoIP developed entirely on the widely-used and open protocol, Jingle/XMPP, and open source software, including Asterisk, Openfire and Jobill, a billing system developed by us.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  9. S

    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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