Shout Review

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Pros

Pro
Always connected

Unlike most other web IRC clients, Shout will stay connected even when you close the browser. It will allow you to see conversations that happened while you were away.

Cons

Con
Lacks searchable history

Con
No native apps

It's only available as a webapp.

Con
Doesn't manage presence

Users have to manually set away messages or away nicks to notify other users that they are not currently available.

Con
Pressing escape will disconnect you

Con
Can't send files

You can only share links to files, no way to share files directly between users.

Con
This service isn't available.

in the browsers Chrome and Firefox

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Shout Review

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Pros

Pro Always connected

Cons

Con Lacks searchable history

Con No native apps

Con Doesn't manage presence

Con Pressing escape will disconnect you

Con Can't send files

Con This service isn't available.

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