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KVIrc

Free, open-source graphical IRC client built on Qt, with themes and its own scripting language.

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About KVIrc

KVIrc is a graphical IRC client built with the Qt toolkit and developed by a volunteer team since the late 1990s. It aims to give IRC a full desktop interface: multiple servers and channels in one window, themes and splash screens, a configurable toolbar, file transfers over DCC, and built-in tools such as a channel list browser and log viewer. It has its own scripting language, KVS, plus addons from the community, which makes it the closest open-source counterpart to mIRC's scripting. Because it uses Qt, it runs on Windows, Linux and macOS. KVIrc is free software released under the GPL 2.0 with an extra licensing exception, and the 5.2 series is still receiving maintenance releases. The interface packs in a lot of settings and can feel busy, and development moves slowly, but it is one of the few actively maintained graphical IRC clients on all three desktop systems.

Best for: People who want a free graphical IRC client with scripting on Windows, Mac or Linux.

Pros and cons

What works

  • Graphical client on Windows, macOS and Linux
  • Own scripting language and community addons
  • Free and open source

Why people leave

  • Busy interface with a very large number of settings
  • Slow release pace with a small volunteer team
  • macOS builds are less polished than Windows and Linux ones

Top KVIrc alternatives

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  1. 1mIRC logo
    mIRC

    The classic Windows client KVIrc is often compared with, polished but paid and Windows only.

    66.5
  2. 2Halloy logo
    Halloy

    A newer cross-platform graphical IRC client with strong IRCv3 support and a modern look.

    40.0

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KVIrc: common questions

Is KVIrc free?

Yes. KVIrc is free, open-source software.

Is KVIrc open source?

Yes. The source code is on GitHub at kvirc/KVIrc.

What platforms does KVIrc run on?

KVIrc is available for Windows, macOS and Linux.

What are the best alternatives to KVIrc?

The highest-ranked KVIrc alternatives right now are mIRC and Halloy. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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