You don’t need Discord for plain text chat. IRC gets the job done just fine, costs less than a “server boost” to run, and puts you firmly in the driver’s seat (especially where privacy is concerned). And you also get to run a real server, not whatever it is that Discord considers a “server”, which is definitely not a server.

There are countless reasons to run an IRC server today, ranging from having a space for casual fun chat with friends to organizing communities or collaborating on massive projects. IRC is simple, lightweight, easy to use, and completely free and open technology.

Ready to take the leap? Let’s go!