Ergo

Modern IRC server software for communities

About Ergo

Ergo is a modern IRC server written in Go that combines an IRC daemon, a services framework, and a bouncer in a single, easy-to-deploy program. It implements modern IRCv3 features while remaining approachable to configure and run. Ergo suits community networks and private chat communities that want a self-hosted IRC server without assembling several separate components to get accounts, history, and always-on connections.

Ergo website preview

Live preview of ergo.chat via the WordPress mShots service — it can take a few seconds to generate on a first visit.

Ergo: strengths & things to check

Strengths

Completely free to use — this directory lists no paid plan for it.
Covers irc, chat, server, self hosted, open source — see the focus areas listed in its key facts.
Has 6 close alternatives in the same category on this page, so switching or comparing is easy.

Things to check

Free tools can change their model or shut down — avoid locking critical work into it without an export path.
Current plan prices are not listed here (they change too often to print reliably) — confirm the exact price on the official site.
It is one of 565 tools in the Communication & Collaboration category here — compare it against the alternatives below before you commit.

Derived from this listing's own data (pricing model, focus areas and category) — not a hands-on review score.

Ergo pricing

Pricing model	Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
Free access	Yes — fully free
Current plan prices	Listed on the official site — prices change, so this directory links out instead of printing a number that may already be stale.
Official site	ergo.chat

Ergo key facts

Category: Communication & Collaboration
Pricing: Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
Focus areas: irc, chat, server, self hosted, open source
Official site: ergo.chat

Ergo FAQ

How much does Ergo cost?

Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. Current plans and prices are listed on the official site (ergo.chat).

What is Ergo used for?

Modern IRC server software for communities Its focus areas in the Communication & Collaboration category: irc, chat, server, self hosted, open source.

Where can I try Ergo?

On its official site, ergo.chat — the Visit Official Site button above goes straight there.

Ergo vs alternatives

	Ergo	InspIRCd	Openfire	The Lounge
Pricing	Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.	Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.	Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.	Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
Focus areas	irc, chat, server, self hosted, open source	irc, chat, server, self hosted	xmpp, chat, server, self hosted, open source	irc, chat, self hosted, open source
Official site	ergo.chat	inspircd.org	igniterealtime.org	thelounge.chat
Directory status	Listed	Listed	Listed	Listed

Side-by-side from each listing's own directory data. Full alternative cards are below.

About the Communication & Collaboration category

Chat, video meetings, and messaging apps that keep teams connected. The Communication & Collaboration category on Tools Hub currently lists 565 tools. Alongside Ergo, it includes Elgg, Habitat, HumHub, OSSN.

FreeCommunication & Collaborationircchatserverself-hostedopen-source

Alternatives to Ergo

Tools in the same Communication & Collaboration category that share focus areas with Ergo — worth comparing before you commit:

Communication & Collaboration

InspIRCd

Modular Internet Relay Chat server written in C++

Freeircchatserverself-hosted

Communication & Collaboration

Openfire

Real time collaboration server built on XMPP

Freexmppchatserverself-hosted

Communication & Collaboration

The Lounge

Modern self-hosted web IRC client that keeps you always connected

Freeircchatself-hostedopen-source

Communication & Collaboration

Kiwi IRC

A web IRC client you can use easily and freely

Freeircweb-clientchatopen-source

Communication & Collaboration

Prosody IM

A modern XMPP communication server that is easy to set up

Freexmppchatserverself-hosted

Communication & Collaboration

RobustIRC

IRC without netsplits, a distributed IRC server

Freeircdistributedchatserver

More in Communication & Collaboration

Comparing tools in the Communication & Collaboration category? These related listings are worth a look: Elgg — Open source social networking engine and framework; Habitat — A platform for local communities; HumHub — Open source intranet and community software for organizations.