When comparing Iridium vs Shout, the Slant community recommends Iridium for most people. In the question“What are the best Firefox add-ons?” Iridium is ranked 12th while Shout is ranked 31st. The most important reason people chose Iridium is:
Keeps up with updating bugs regularly. Always comments on 'issues' on git.
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Pros
Pro The developer particlecore is a respected github open source programmer and he presents all the functionality for free
Keeps up with updating bugs regularly. Always comments on 'issues' on git.
Pro Lightweight youtube.com enhancer and user experience editor
It does not overwhelm you with too many options, so you do not have difficulty choosing or having to try loads of different setups to get it just right. However the most important features are there.
Pro The extensions from the chrome store is also available on firefox & waterfox
If using a script manager it is usable across a whole range of browsers. There is a free script available to be used in browser script managers like ''Tampermonkey" which includes all functions of the addon through the script injections.
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 Iridium is currently on hold
The current build includes a bug which seems to break youtube functionality. However after a bit of searching, a solution can be found. Posted here to help others who might be debugging all their extensions for youtube not loading videos.
The solution for many seems to be to keep the autoplay function within Iridium settings ON.
Now your videos will most likely load and play again like they should.
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