mIRC
by mIRC
What mIRC is
mIRC is a Windows IRC client for communicating, sharing, playing, and working with others on IRC networks. It supports group conferences and private discussions, including channel-based conversations. Connections can use multiple servers, IPv6, SSL encryption, WebSockets, proxies, UPnP, and SASL authentication. Chat functions include file transfers through DCC and CTCP, notify and buddy lists, spoken messages, tray notifications, customizable sounds, and message logging. IRCv3 extensions and UTF-8 are supported. Its scripting language can automate the client and create applications for tasks such as network communications and games. The maker lists Windows XP, 7, 8, 10, and 11 as supported systems. mIRC v7.85 is listed as the latest version, released September 9, 2026, with library security fixes and updated CA root certificates. A free download can be evaluated for up to 30 days before registration is required. Personal and business licenses are listed, and personal licenses include one year of free updates.
Who it suits
mIRC suits individuals and organizations that communicate on IRC networks, especially Windows users needing channels, private discussions, file transfers, or scripting.
What it does well
- Supports multi-server and encrypted connections
- Includes file transfer and message logging
- Offers IRCv3 and UTF-8 compatibility
- Provides scripting for automation and applications
- 30-day evaluation period available
What to know first
- Windows-only platform support
- Registration required after the trial
- Personal plan listed at $19.95 per month
- Business licenses require yearly renewal
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Personal | 3 computers | $19.95 a month |
| Business/enterprise | needs to be renewed yearly · 1-49 licenses at $34.95 each · 50-99 licenses at $31.75 each · 100-499 licenses at $28.55 each · 500+ licenses at $25.25 each | $34.95 a year |
| Personal single-user license | $19.95 per single-user license · Personal use · Up to three computers for your own use · One year of free updates | $19.95, paid once |
| Business/enterprise single-user license | $34.95 per single-user license · Business/enterprise use | $34.95, paid once |
As mirc.com lists them, read 20 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
mIRC provides a broad IRC feature set for Windows, combining channel and private chat with transfers, connection options, and scripting. The trial allows evaluation before choosing a personal or business license.
Facts from mIRC's own pages
- Channels
- Yes · mirc.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Chat and file transfer
- mIRC supports file transfers, DCC/CTCP, notify and buddy lists, spoken messages, tray notifications, customizable sounds, and message logging. · mirc.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Connections
- Features include multi-server connections, IPv6, SSL encryption, WebSockets, proxies, UPnP, and SASL authentication. · mirc.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Current version
- The maker lists mIRC v7.85 as its latest version, released September 9, 2026. · mirc.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 1995 · mirc.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Free plan
- No · mirc.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- London, United Kingdom · mirc.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Help and support
- The maker provides a help file, FAQs, step-by-step getting-started guidance, and user discussion forums. · mirc.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The maker describes mIRC as suitable for individuals and organizations communicating on IRC networks. · mirc.com, 11 Oct 2026
- IRC compatibility
- mIRC supports IRCv3 extensions and UTF-8. · mirc.com, 11 Oct 2026
- License updates
- A personal license includes one year of free updates to newer mIRC versions. · mirc.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Supported platforms
- Windows · mirc.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Purpose
- mIRC is an IRC client for communicating, sharing, playing, and working with others on IRC networks in group conferences or private discussions. · mirc.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Scripting
- Its scripting language can automate mIRC and create applications for functions ranging from network communications to games. · mirc.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Security updates
- The v7.85 release includes bug and security fixes for libraries including OpenSSL and updates the CA root certificates file. · mirc.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Trial
- mIRC can be downloaded freely and evaluated for up to 30 days; registration is required to continue using it afterward. · mirc.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Windows support
- The download page lists Windows XP, 7, 8, 10, and 11 as supported systems. · mirc.com, 11 Oct 2026
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