IRC Client Software Reviews and Downloads

mIRC 32bit

This program automates all IRC transfers and connections. It also includes colored text, DCC, XDCC and file servers.

IceChat IRC Client

IceChat can connect to many IRC Servers, has full scripting support and customizable popup menus, and a unique, easy to use Interface. It has emoticon support, skins, Full DCC Support, Easy to setup for Multi Servers. IceChat is in constant development, and is aimed at the beginner to Intermediate IRC User. It allows multi profiles and has many options that most major IRC clients have to offer.

XChat

Internet Relay Chat (IRC) program for Windows. Allows chatting online in IRC chat rooms.

mIRC Power Pack

mIRC Power Pack (MPP) is a powerful script for mIRC created specifically for gamers. It includes five different game browsers, allowing you to pick the tool that you like best. MPP's Connection Manager is one of the very best, allowing you to connect to multiple IRC networks (30 total) using different nicknames, email addresses and userid's for each connection, unlimited perform sections for each connection, and it includes ETG VHost, GameSurge AuthServ and Protium/Dalnet NickServ login managers. You can even store your MPP settings in an unlimited number of User Profiles. It includes automatic DCC Allow Management for ETG, completely automatic channel password memorization, full graphical controls for File Servers and File Server Browsing, and personal/channel protection controls. It includes 3 Control Panels (F1 thru F3) offering over 105 shortcuts to different mIRC and Windows tools, including 14 different benchmark utilities. MPP now also includes fully integrated webcam support.

HydraIRC

HydraIRC is an open-source IRC client with an attractive and easy to use interface. It supports DCC Chat and File transfers, Multi-Servers, Dockable Floating Windows, DLL Plugins, Channel Monitoring, Message Logs and more. You can also customize the screen output, set up audible notifications for chat events and maintain multiple user identities.

AdiIRC

AdiIRC is an IRC client with multiserver support and a customizable interface. It offers all the standard IRC features including private chats, basic Identd features, sysinfo, and Winamp support. The program stores all it`s settings in text files and does not require an installation.

JWIRC

The IRC applet is multi-channels programm which consequently allows you to have a conversation through several channels at once. The irc applet does not limit you at number of channels. It is possible due to good optimization of memory usage . Users can send and recive files by DCC.

IRCXpro Messenger

IRCXpro Messenger is an IRC/IRCX client that looks exactly like an Instant Messenger. It supports all common IRC client functionality from full color support to DCC Send/Resume and DCC Chat. In addition, it offers its own Contacts List where you can add your buddys and see when they are online/offline. Channel Operators can take advantage of the Operator Panel for quick and convenient access. IRCXpro Messenger runs in the System Tray flashes the icon with a chat bubble when someone sends you a message. The client is primarily designed to connect to the IRCXPro Server, but can be used to connect to any IRC server. It supports connections via firewall.

Chat with Me Now

Chat with Me Now allows you to insert a signature button to your outgoing email messages in Outlook or Outlook Express, that enables the recipient to initiate a chat session with you. The recipient can simply click on the button and start a voice chat, video chat or text chat session, without the need to install any software, except for Flash. You will be notified of any chat requests and have the option to accept or deny the session. The program also allows you to set your current status (away, do not disturb, available etc.) which will be displayed by the chat button. Chat with Me Now routes all chats through an online service, and does not require you to run any servers on your computer.

Chainsaw

Chainsaw is a Windows IRC bot that runs on top of the .NET framework and is meant to administrate a channel or simply as a replacement to mirc.

NetIRC

This IRC-based chat program supports multiple DCC, XDCC, multiple channel join, colors, text effects, ctcp commands and smartnick. You can also turn off whispers, URLs and explicit language.

TurboIRC

This IRC and communication program includes full HTML documentation. It supports Flash IRC messages, ActiveX chats, VB scripts, JavaScripts, ICQ, PGP and MP3s. There is a built-in multimedia file manager, and the program is skinnable. It includes an FTP browser, a mini-firewall and a collection of pop-ups.

Microsoft Chat

This software is a new kind of graphical chat program. As users type text, a comic strip unfolds showing the various participants in the conversation as characters, and their utterances are shown in word balloons.

NexIRC

This software is an IRC Client with multiple servers, channels and query window support. A web browser is displayed as the background and includes an IRC Server, audio playback with spectrum visuals, colored Nicklist with icons indicating channel status, IRC Server port scanner, system stats, multiple themes, and DCC send and chat.

ChatSpace BASIC Edition

This program provides you everything you need to create a chat site. Communicate with friends, family or loved ones over the Internet.

Chatbot!

This program tray program allows users to access an AI chatbot. The chatbot follows the user much like a pet.

Visual IRC

With this IRC client, scripts can be written in ViRC's own language or any ActiveX scripting language, including VBScript and JavaScript.

Hotline Connect Client

This software is a multi-application program. It combines file sharing and chat to enable private and public virtual community building with live interaction and content sharing.

LeafChat

This software is an IRC program for chatting with your acquaintances. It includes a C-like scripting language to personalize your IRC, the ability to develop plug-ins and the ability to view image files as you download them.

dIRC

This program can connect to multiple IRC servers, with channels and private chats organized in the Window manager.

Microsoft V-Chat

Select an avatar and visit with your friends and meet new people with this chat program.