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elementary Terminal vs MATE Terminal: catalog facts
elementary Terminal	MATE Terminal
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source.
Linux	Linux
Sensible defaults with little configuration Browser-style tabs	Tabs and profiles in a familiar layout Integrates with the MATE desktop
Linux only and designed around elementary OS Fewer configuration options than many terminals	Linux only No GPU rendering or built-in split panes
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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