Dev tools · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to The Lounge

The self-hosted web IRC client

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. The Lounge launched in 2016; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   The Lounge▲65

   A modern, cross-platform, self-hosted web IRC client

   2022 · thelounge.chat · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Kiwi IRC▲73

   The open source web IRC client

   2014 · kiwiirc.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Shout▲8

   The self-hosted web IRC client

   2016 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   aIRChat▲61

   A better looking, browser-based IRC client

   2014 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   ..▲106

   ..

   2017 · airtape.net · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Genius Hub▲238

   A chat app designed for AMAs

   2015 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Sameroom▲126

   A bridge to connect users across chat services

   2015 · help.8x8.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Openspace▲40

   Airbnb for coworking space

   2015 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Chathouse▲79

   Chatrooms with friends!

   2014 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    MeetSpace▲90

    Video conferencing for teams that doesn't suck

    2016 · meetspaceapp.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Horizon▲199

    Couchsurfing/Airbnb within your own trusted network

    2015 · horizonapp.co · its alternatives →

12. 12
    OnHive▲76

    Where chat and work come together

    2015 · onhive.io · its alternatives →

13. 13
    SupperShare▲75

    Airbnb for kitchens.

    2014 · suppershare.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Portal▲164

    Self-host open source apps in seconds

    2015 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    my Web Room▲65

    Curate your own online room

    2015 · preview.mywebroom.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Nugget▲87

    The easiest couch ever (pre-launch)

    2014 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Tlk ▲95

    A simple web chat

    2013 · tlk.io · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Komando▲67

    IRC for people who write code

    2014 · github.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Spare Chair▲91

    Airbnb for workspaces. Let’s work together.

    2014 · gotoworkwear.co.uk · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Breakr▲102

    Location-based anonymous chatrooms

    2014 · getbreakr.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Lounge▲151

    Online HQ for authentic connections

    2021 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Kinkbnb▲76

    Airbnb for kinky vacations rentals

    2015 · kinkbnb.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    CookApp▲79

    Introducing the "Meet & Eat": Airbnb meets homemade meals.

    2014 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Mixely▲69

    An offline social network

    2014 · mixely.com · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →