ZNC — IRC (Open Source)

ZNC is an open-source IRC solution. Compare it against 7 other IRC tools on FreeSoftwareX — by features, licensing and price — and request a quote or demo free in 2026.

What is ZNC?

ZNC is open source — its source code is publicly available and free to use, modify and self-host, usually with an active community and no licensing fees. It is categorised under IRC. Buyers typically evaluate ZNC when they need a dependable IRC option and want to weigh the trade-offs between free, open-source and paid tools before committing.

• Category: IRC
• License: Open Source

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