Top 15 Web-IRC Alternative and Similar Softwares | Mar 2024

The goal for this project is to become the best in-browser IRC client available, and bring the best ideas from modern web applications to IRC. It was inspired by a request for improvements to qwebirc by Paul Irish.

Web-IRC is based on node.js and Martyn Smith's node-irc on the backend, and Backbone.js and jQuery on the frontend.

1. IRCAnywhere

IRCAnywhere IRCAnywhere is an open source web based IRC bonucer application written in javascript. It's designed to be a free alternative to IRCCloud. Unlike IRCCloud where you have little control over uptime and the privacy of your users, IRCAnywhere aims to give the control to you.......

2. Subway

Subway Subway is a web-based IRC client with a multi-user backend and a JavaScript-heavy UI. Frontend/backend communication is done with websockets (or best available fallback where not available). The backend supports connection persistence and optional logging when the browser disconnects.Subway is built with node.js, node-irc and Backbone.js and jQuery on the......

3. jsIRC

jsIRC jsIRC is written using Socket.IO, node.js, jQuery Title Alert and Sencha ExtJS, relying on string.js, Lo-Dash and PhantomJS.Implemented Features:* Webcam Chat* Classic TCP IRC server* Channel Chat* Channel Modes* Channel Moderation* Client To Client Chat* IRC Operator* Message Of The Day* List Channels* RichUI Web ClientjsIRC is BSD licensed.......

4. relay.js

relay.js Kinder, Simpler IRC.Relay.js is a web-based IRC client that focuses on making IRC less intimidating and easier to use.Demo: demo.relayjs.com • This is only a demonstration server. It may break, crash, or stall at any time without warning. It's highly recommended that you host your own instance of Relay.js for......

5. IRCCloud

IRCCloud Chat from anywhere and never miss a message. Stay connected even while you’re offline.......

6. wsIRC

wsIRC wsIrc - the global community communicator, goal is to offer a free web IRC client which should be at the end as good as old standalone application, but yet without requiring any installation, without any update, without any virus risk, and maybe we will offer yet a few innovation. Please......

7. irc.lc

irc.lc IRC web chat. You can make any irc.lc url with this syntax:irc.lc/[network|server]/[channel]/[Default_Nick_@@@]DONT PUT the # character before channel ! If required (ex : ##channel#name##), please use %23 instead.......

8. Qwebirc

Qwebirc qwebirc is a web based AJAX IRC client.......

9. Convos

Convos Convos is the simplest way to use IRC. It is always online, and accessible to your web browser, both on desktop and mobile. Run it on your home server, or cloud service easily. It can be deployed to Heroku or Docker-based cloud services, or you can just run it as......

10. Shout

Shout What is it?Shout is a web IRC client that you host on your own server.What features does it have?* Multiple user support* Stays connected even when you close the browser* Connect from multiple devices at once* Responsive layout — works well on your smartphone* ... and more!......

11. lightIRC

lightIRC lightIRC is a fast, free, Flash-based IRC Client. It supports webcams with an extension! Embed it into your website with a couple of clicks!It supports stylesheets for its own skins, has support for multiple languages, and can be used with every IRCd.......

12. Maid-IRC

Maid-IRC A modern web IRC client. Built on Node.js.......

13. nirc

nirc A simple web browser IRC client written in Node.js.Demo: https://nirc.herokuapp.com/......

14. CGI:IRC

CGI:IRC 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.......

15. WebIRC

WebIRC WebIRC runs as a server and is always connected to your favorite IRC networks. Seamlessly open the same session from home, work, and your mobile devices to continue exactly where you left off.......