IRCCloud
by IRCCloud
What IRCCloud is
IRCCloud is an IRC client that connects to IRC servers, keeps connections active, and stores unlimited chat history. People can remain connected after signing out or shutting down a computer, then chat in public or private channels and one-to-one conversations. It runs on the web, iOS, Android, and through an API. Files can be dragged into conversations; free accounts have a 100MB limit, while paid accounts have unlimited uploads. The service embeds images, GIFs, videos, paste snippets, gists, tweets, and other social content. A free plan includes two IRC connections other than irc.irccloud.com, full history export, and a seven-day trial period. Paid users can connect Slack workspaces. IRCCloud-hosted team servers add threading, editing, reactions, and typing indicators. The service archives channel and private-message activity, with logs not encrypted.
Who it suits
IRCCloud suits teams, friends, communities, technology companies, open-source projects, and distributed teams that want persistent IRC connections. Its free plan fits lighter use, while paid accounts add connection, upload, Slack, and support options.
What it does well
- Persistent IRC connections after sign-out
- Unlimited message history
- Web, iOS, Android, and API access
- Free plan and seven-day trial
- Slack integration for paid users
What to know first
- Free uploads capped at 100MB
- Free inactivity connection lasts two hours
- Archived logs are not encrypted
- No on-premises enterprise version
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Unlimited history access · Free iOS and Android apps · 2 IRC connections (other than irc.irccloud.com) · Connected for 2 hours while inactive (permanent for first 7 days) · 100MB file sharing · Full history export · Fast, personal support | Free |
| Solo | Annual or monthly billing; page does not expose the displayed price · Unlimited history access · Unlimited IRC connections · Permanently connected while inactive · Unlimited file sharing · Full history export · Priority support · Slack workspaces · Other clients (BNC) · Passworded servers | On request |
| Team | Unified monthly billing; page does not expose the displayed price · Unlimited history access · Unlimited IRC connections · Permanently connected while inactive · Unlimited file sharing · Full history export · Priority support · Slack workspaces · Other clients (BNC) · Passworded servers · Private hosted IRC server · Team members join channels without configuration · No charge up front for first 30 days | On request |
As irccloud.com lists them, read 11 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
IRCCloud combines persistent IRC connections, searchable history, multimedia embeds, and mobile access. Check the free-plan limits and its unencrypted log handling before choosing it for sensitive conversations.
Facts from IRCCloud's own pages
- Always connected
- Users remain connected to IRC when they sign out of IRCCloud or shut down their computer. · irccloud.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Audience
- IRCCloud describes its intended users as teams, friends, communities, technology companies, open-source projects, and distributed teams. · irccloud.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Channels
- Yes · irccloud.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Channels and messaging
- Users can chat in public or private channels and one-to-one conversations. · irccloud.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Chat log handling
- IRCCloud archives channel activity and private messages; logs are not encrypted and are purged from active storage within 7 days of deletion and backups within 60 days. · irccloud.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Content embeds
- IRCCloud embeds content such as images, GIFs, videos, paste snippets, gists, tweets, and other social media. · irccloud.com, 11 Oct 2026
- File sharing
- Users can drag and drop files to share; uploads are unlimited for paid accounts and capped at 100MB for free accounts. · irccloud.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 2010 · irccloud.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · irccloud.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- London, England · irccloud.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Integrations
- Slack,GitHub · irccloud.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Limits
- IRCCloud says it no longer offers an on-premises enterprise version and does not support traditional DCC file sharing. · irccloud.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Message history
- unlimited · irccloud.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Mobile apps
- IRCCloud provides Android and iOS apps, which its FAQ says are open source. · irccloud.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Supported platforms
- web,iOS,Android,API · irccloud.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Product
- IRCCloud is an IRC client that connects to IRC servers, keeps the connection alive, and stores chat history. · irccloud.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Security
- Website and mobile app access is encrypted over HTTPS, and account passwords are stored using bcrypt hashes. · irccloud.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Slack integration
- Paid users can connect Slack workspaces, though Enterprise Grid accounts might not work for larger enterprises. · irccloud.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Support
- The paid service provides reasonable support during normal UK business hours, and paid plans list priority support. · irccloud.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Team features
- IRCCloud-hosted team servers support reply threading, message editing, reactions, and typing indicators. · irccloud.com, 11 Oct 2026
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