Top 15 HexChat Alternative and Similar Softwares | Apr 2024

HexChat is an IRC client based on XChat for Linux , but unlike XChat it’s completely free for both Windows and Unix-like systems.
HexChat was originally called XChat-WDK which in turn was a successor of freakschat.

Features

Easy to use and customizable interface
Cross-platform on Windows, OS X, and Unix-like OSes
Highly scriptable with Python and Perl
Translated in multiple languages
Fully open source and actively developed
Multi-network with auto-connect, join, and identify
Spellcheck, Proxies, SASL, DCC support and more

1. Tor Messenger

Tor Messenger Tor Messenger is a cross-platform chat program that aims to be secure by default and sends all of its traffic over Tor. It supports a wide variety of transport networks, Off-the-Record (OTR) messaging and has an easy-to-use graphical user interface.......

2. irssi

irssi Irssi is a terminal based IRC client for UNIX systems. It also supports SILC and ICB protocols via plugins.......

3. AdiIRC

AdiIRC c#/csharp IRC CLient. AdiIRC stores all its settings in text files, this way you can grab the adiirc folder and put in on a usb device or external harddrive. Take all your settings and servers with you everywhere!......

4. ZNC

ZNC znc is an IRC proxy. It runs as a daemon and connects to IRC server, then allows you to connect from a workstation and work as the user that is logged in to the IRC server. After you disconnect, it maintains the connection to the server. It acts like any......

5. Pidgin

Pidgin Pidgin is an easy to use, multi-protocol chat client client used by millions. Connect to AIM, MSN, Yahoo, XMPP, and more chat networks all at once. It has built-in support for NSS, offering client-to-server message encryption for protocols that support it. The program is extendable through plugins, including "Off-the-Record Messaging"......

6. X-Chat 2 for Windows

X-Chat 2 for Windows A freeware build of X-Chat for windows, as opposed to the official 30-day-trial shareware Windows build.......

7. X-Chat

X-Chat XChat is an IRC chat program for both Linux and Windows. It allows you to join multiple IRC channels (chat rooms) at the same time, talk publicly, private one-on-one conversations etc. Even file transfers are possible.Features:- Full featured IRC client - With Graphical User Interface surrounding the basic chat window-......

8. jMessenger

jMessenger An open-source java based chat and file-transfer application......

9. Smuxi

Smuxi Smuxi is an irssi-inspired, flexible, user-friendly and cross-platform IRC client for sophisticated users, targeting the GNOME desktop.Smuxi is based on the client-server model: The core application (engine) can be placed onto a server which is connected to the Internet around-the-clock; one or more frontends then connect to the core. This......

10. IRCCloud

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

11. BeeBEEP

BeeBEEP BeeBEEP is a secure network chat. You can talk and send files with all your friends inside a local area network such of an office, home or internet cafe without a server.You can run in linux using wine.........

12. 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.......

13. MetroIRC

MetroIRC An IRC client for the Windows desktop which follows the Metro design guidelines.......

14. Sameroom

Sameroom Sameroom helps connect chatrooms (even when they’re running on completely different services).......

15. Miranda IM

Miranda IM Miranda IM is the smaller, faster, easier instant messenger with support for multiple protocols. Designed from the ground-up to be resource efficient while still providing a rich feature set, Miranda includes support for AIM, Jabber, ICQ, IRC, MSN, Yahoo, Gadu-Gadu and more. Additionally, with the choice of hundreds of plugins,......