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mIRC

Classic shareware IRC client for Windows with a built-in scripting language.

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About mIRC

mIRC is a Windows client for Internet Relay Chat that has been developed since the mid-1990s and is still updated regularly. It connects to several IRC networks at once and supports group channels and private messages, along with modern IRC features such as SSL/TLS, SASL authentication, IRCv3 extensions, IPv6, proxies, UTF-8, file transfers over DCC, notifications, logging and a dark mode that follows Windows. Its best-known feature is its own scripting language, which people use to automate chat, write bots and even build small games, and there is a large library of community scripts. mIRC is shareware: you can try it free for 30 days and then buy a licence, with separate personal and business prices. It is Windows only. It suits people who want a familiar graphical IRC client and value scripting more than a modern look.

Best for: Windows users who want a polished graphical IRC client with deep scripting.

Pros and cons

What works

  • Own scripting language with a large community script library
  • Supports SASL, SSL/TLS, IRCv3 and multiple servers
  • Still actively updated after three decades

Why people leave

  • Windows only
  • Paid licence after a 30-day trial, while most IRC clients are free
  • Interface looks dated next to modern chat apps

Top mIRC alternatives

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  1. 1KVIrc logo
    KVIrc

    Free, open-source graphical IRC client with its own scripting language, also on Mac and Linux.

    66.5
  2. 2Discord logo
    Discord

    If your community is moving off IRC, Discord offers servers, channels and voice in one free app.

    51.2
  3. 3Halloy logo
    Halloy

    Free, open-source graphical client that also runs on Mac and Linux.

    40.0

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mIRC: common questions

Is mIRC free?

No, mIRC is a paid product. Starting price: $19.95 one-time (personal, 1 year of updates) (checked on mIRC's own site).

Is mIRC open source?

No, mIRC is not open source. Open-source alternatives include KVIrc and Halloy.

What platforms does mIRC run on?

mIRC is available for Windows.

What are the best alternatives to mIRC?

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

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