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Archipelago vs Rio: catalog facts
Archipelago	Rio
Free Free and open source under the MIT licence.	Free The open-source software is available without a license fee. Hosting, hardware and…
macOS	Windows, macOS, Linux
Minimal interface in the style of Hyper MIT licensed	Provides a modern interface for shell sessions.
macOS only Small project with infrequent updates since late 2024	Shell programs and remote-access tools are installed separately.
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: MIT	License: MIT
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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