The Lounge
From $1.29 / app / month
The Lounge is a modern self-hosted web IRC client — persistent IRC access from browser and mobile without terminal friction.
A managed The Lounge instance on ElfHosted with HTTPS access on your own subdomain.
Included in every Flex plan. The from price is Flex Pro paid yearly, running 18 apps at once. Flex starts at $9.00 a month for 4 apps.
What is The Lounge?
The Lounge is a web IRC client that stays connected to your IRC networks while you come and go. Instead of tying your session to one local app, you get persistent access from browser tabs across devices.
Features
- 🌐 Browser-based IRC client with persistent sessions.
- 📱 Multi-device access via your hosted URL.
- 🧭 Easier onboarding for users who don't want terminal IRC clients.
- 🔓 Open source stack.
Why host The Lounge on ElfHosted?
- Always-on IRC presence without running your own VPS.
- Managed updates and HTTPS endpoint.
- Simple $9/month managed hosting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this an IRC bouncer?
It serves a similar persistent-presence goal, packaged as a modern web client.
Can I use this from phone and desktop?
Yes — that's a major benefit of hosted web IRC.
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