[luastoned]

How does this compare to http://shout-irc.com

[wrboyce]

And https://www.irccloud.com

One obvious difference is that IRCAnywhere is a discontinued product!

[shock]

Homepage states: "IRCAnywhere is designed to be an open source alternative to paid services such as IRCCloud"

[nilkn]

It seems that IRCCloud also offers mobile apps with push notifications, so IRCAnywhere may not be a complete replacement.

[corobo]

Another is that irccloud is not free!

[spirit555]

well, there's a free tier that lets you keep 2 connections + irccloud's server. you just have to keep a web browser open somewhere to avoid the 2 hour timeout. but yea ive always felt their $5 / month plan was a little overpriced. for mobile irccloud's app is fantastic. i dont know if any of these solutions mentioned here even has one

[nickstinemates]

You can accomplish the same idea with less features DIY with a low cost provider (like a $5 digital ocean box), which is what I have done for years.

I don't think the price point would change my mind either way, but sometimes that convenience is alluring.

[mathgeek]

> a free tier that lets you keep 2 connections + irccloud's server. you just have to keep a web browser open somewhere to avoid the 2 hour timeout.

Someone learned their business model from 90's shareware. :)

[boklm]

From what I see, shout-irc does not allow you to stay connected on IRC channels when you are offline or close your browser.

[_dancannon]

I just installed this and it appears that shout-irc does allow you to stay connected (at least it does when you login as a user)

[NamPNQ]

Shout look cool better