mIRC alternatives: 3 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave mIRC: windows only, and paid licence after a 30-day trial, while most IRC clients are free. We ranked 3 alternatives by how directly each one replaces mIRC, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. KVIrc currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best mIRC alternative for most people
KVIrcFree, open-source graphical IRC client with its own scripting language, also on Mac and Linux.
Best mIRC alternative for a free option
HalloyFree, open-source graphical client that also runs on Mac and Linux.
Best mIRC alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
DiscordIf your community is moving off IRC, Discord offers servers, channels and voice in one free app.
Best mIRC alternative for open source
KVIrcFree, open-source graphical IRC client with its own scripting language, also on Mac and Linux.
Best mIRC alternative for Mac
KVIrcFree, open-source graphical IRC client with its own scripting language, also on Mac and Linux.
Best mIRC alternative for Windows
KVIrcFree, open-source graphical IRC client with its own scripting language, also on Mac and Linux.
Best mIRC alternative for Linux
KVIrcFree, open-source graphical IRC client with its own scripting language, also on Mac and Linux.
Best mIRC alternative for iPhone and Android
DiscordIf your community is moving off IRC, Discord offers servers, channels and voice in one free app.
Best mIRC alternative for working in the browser
DiscordIf your community is moving off IRC, Discord offers servers, channels and voice in one free app.
mIRC alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to mIRC?
KVIrc ranks first right now. Free, open-source graphical IRC client with its own scripting language, also on Mac and Linux. Discord and Halloy follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to mIRC?
Yes. KVIrc (open source), Discord (free plan + paid) and Halloy (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to mIRC?
Yes: KVIrc and Halloy.
Which mIRC alternatives work on Linux?
KVIrc, Discord and Halloy run on Linux.
Why do people switch from mIRC?
The complaints we hear most: windows only; paid licence after a 30-day trial, while most IRC clients are free; interface looks dated next to modern chat apps.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces mIRC, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.