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Modern IRC server software for communities
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InspIRCd
Modular Internet Relay Chat server written in C++
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About InspIRCd
InspIRCd is a free, open-source Internet Relay Chat server written in C++. It takes a modular approach: a lean core plus loadable modules provide everything from TLS and user modes to services integration, so operators run only what they need. It supports the modern IRCv3 feature set and runs on Linux, BSD, Windows and macOS. InspIRCd is aimed at IRC network operators and communities that want a stable, actively maintained server for running their own chat networks.
InspIRCd website preview
Live preview of inspircd.org via the WordPress mShots service — it can take a few seconds to generate on a first visit.
InspIRCd: strengths & things to check
Strengths
- Completely free to use — this directory lists no paid plan for it.
- Covers irc, chat, server, self hosted — 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.
InspIRCd 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 | inspircd.org |
InspIRCd 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
- Official site: inspircd.org
InspIRCd FAQ
How much does InspIRCd 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 (inspircd.org).
What is InspIRCd used for?
Modular Internet Relay Chat server written in C++ Its focus areas in the Communication & Collaboration category: irc, chat, server, self hosted.
Where can I try InspIRCd?
On its official site, inspircd.org — the Visit Official Site button above goes straight there.
InspIRCd vs alternatives
| InspIRCd | Ergo | Openfire | Prosody IM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | irc, chat, server, self hosted, open source | xmpp, chat, server, self hosted, open source | xmpp, chat, server, self hosted |
| Official site | inspircd.org | ergo.chat | igniterealtime.org | prosody.im |
| 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 InspIRCd, it includes RobustIRC, ZNC, FreePBX, Kamailio.
Alternatives to InspIRCd
Tools in the same Communication & Collaboration category that share focus areas with InspIRCd — worth comparing before you commit:
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