Side by side
mIRC vs SlackBridge
Both stand on team chat apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Windows
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.
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SlackBridge focuses on practical Slack–Teams channel bridging with free and Pro capacities. Check its thread, mention, security, and permission limitations before connecting workspaces.
Visit SlackBridgeThe facts
| mIRC | SlackBridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | API, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | Pro: $49.99 a month |
| Plans published | 4 | 2 |
| Maker | mIRC | Not published |
| Website | mirc.com | slackbridge.com |
| On team chat apps | #46 of 63 | #42 of 63 |
mIRC: 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
SlackBridge: what it does well
- Two-way near-real-time message sync
- Thread matching across platforms
- Files shared in standard Teams channels
- Unlimited message history
- Free plan available
What to know first
- Older thread replies become new messages
- Mentions have channel and file exceptions
- Not end-to-end encrypted
- Microsoft 365 admin approval required
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