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InspIRCd

OPEN SRC

Modular IRC server written in C++ for Linux, BSD, Windows, and macOS.

VG SCORE
8.5
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Product Details

PricingOpen Source
Learning CurveModerate
Integrations13 available

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PROS & CONS

STRENGTHS

  • Active development and supportive community.
  • Highly configurable and scalable for large networks.
  • Strong security focus with regular updates and features.

WEAKNESSES

  • −Lacks a built-in web-based control panel, relying on configuration files.
  • −Configuration can be complex for beginners compared to simpler IRCd forks.

KEY FEATURES

SSL/TLS Encryption

Secure client and server connections.

Cross-Platform

Runs on Linux, BSD, Windows, and macOS.

Extensible Protocol

Supports custom commands and IRCv3 standards.

IPv6 Support

Full native support for IPv6 connections.

WHO IS InspIRCd BEST FOR?

IRC network operators and administrators

Best for those needing a highly customizable, modular IRC server to run private or public chat networks with extensive control over features and security.

Open-source software communities and development teams

Ideal for groups seeking a stable, self-hosted chat platform for real-time collaboration, with support for IRC clients and bots.

INTEGRATIONS

Custom scripts via modulesMonitoring systems (e.g., Nagios, Zabbix)Services frameworks (e.g., Atheme, Anope)KiwiIRCLogging tools (e.g., irssi scripts)IRC clients (e.g., HexChat, mIRC)IRCv3-compliant clients and servicesThe LoungeAnopeLibera.ChatIRC bots (e.g., Sopel, Limnoria)ZNCAtheme

TECHNICAL DETAILS

LEARNING CURVE
MODERATE — FEW HOURS

FIELD REPORTS (0)

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DOSSIER

LAST VERIFIED MAR 23, 2026
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ALTERNATIVES

Kiwi IRC9.0/10
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INTEGRATIONS

Custom scripts via modulesMonitoring systems (e.g., Nagios, Zabbix)Services frameworks (e.g., Atheme, Anope)KiwiIRCLogging tools (e.g., irssi scripts)IRC clients (e.g., HexChat, mIRC)IRCv3-compliant clients and servicesThe LoungeAnopeLibera.ChatIRC bots (e.g., Sopel, Limnoria)ZNCAtheme

PRICING MODEL

open source

BEST FOR

IRC network operators and administratorsOpen-source software communities and development teams

FINAL ASSESSMENT

APPROVED — WORTH YOUR MONEY

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