CGI:IRC is a Perl/CGI program to use IRC from a web browser without having to have access to an IRC port or Java (but it does need a frames compatable browser). It can be used on a web page to allow users to chat or so you can access chat from behind a firewall. Highly Customizable output with colours, most IRC commands and access controls.

GTChat is a fast, user-friendly Web-chat application that works in both server-push and client-pull mode. The configuration possibilities are enormous. Feature list includes emoticons, private rooms and advanced administrator functions like kicking oder even banning forever disturbing visitors. Nevertheless the resource usage is very low. English, French, Swedish and other language packs available. No database is needed, Perl 5 (or higher) is enough.

EZCHATPG allows your visitors to build their own chat page (aka chat room) on your site by simply filling in a few fields and selecting a color scheme. The html-based chat room created is immediately available for chatting. Each chat page is powered by a special version of Matt Hahnfeld's everychat script (modified to serve multiple users and chat rooms).

This CGI script can be used as a web-based IRC Bot, which means you can run a IRC Bot from your web browser and control it using a list of commands. This bot will take care your IRC channels 24 hours a day when you are not around. Supported features includes multiple level user login, op protection, flood ban, color ban, bad words ban, repeated message ban. The bot can also join multiple channels at once.

Simply put, JabberChat is a Perl CGI “web-based” product which you can download and install on your web site (like a hit counter or guest book) to provide live chat to your vistors. JabberChat features millions of channels (for public or private chat), whispering “private” messages, directing public messages, fun and interesting teleconference “actions”, color codes (for colorful names or chat text), and plain old fun chatting.

Simply NT chat is a nice and simple chat program for Windows NT folks with only one file to configure. At this moment includes single room, HTML tag filter and a DHTML clock. Show only the last 20 user inputs and optionally log conversations. Reserved space for banners at the top. Runs great in Netscape and IE. It's free to use and modify.

ChatPro is an innovative chatting solution for your Web site. ChatPro is compatible with virtually all browsers,, and is extremely flexible and expandable. It includes emotions for users to express how they feel.

ChatNet Pro is a light-weight chat network, however it's packed with plenty of features to furfill your customers visit. Some of its main features include: Can handle unlimited number of chat systems; Each chat system consists of unlimited rooms, administration functions, different customized login areas with specified graphics; Instant messages; Each user has his/her own customized buddylist; Each users profile is indexed within the chat networks profile database. Admins can broadcast global network messages to all chat users at the same time, and more.

Gannon Chat is a Web-based chat program written in Perl. It uses a MySQL database on backend for data handling, and requires MySQL's Perl modules (DBI). It features: Private messages, kick users out, User registration system, Cookie-based login, Admin panel, and more.

Ethereal Realms, a concept chat server based loosely on WBS and IFC which are both now defunct. This server utilizing Perl and MySQL emulates what WBS had (Streaming, Framed and Basic chat) while mostly removing the need for Javascript and Cookies. Currently most of the functionality has been put into place, allowing Puppeteers (users) register themselves and create/delete/play Puppets (characters/avatars) in Realms (room).