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Elpher vs Offpunk: catalog facts
Elpher	Offpunk
Free Free Emacs package available from non-GNU ELPA and MELPA.	Free Free to download and run from the published source.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Command line
Browses Gopher, Gemini and Finger from inside Emacs Works with evil-mode without extra setup	Syncs content once, then works fully offline Covers Gemini, Gopher, Spartan and the web in one tool
Requires GNU Emacs Does not browse the regular web	Terminal only, with a command-driven interface to learn Not suited to interactive or script-heavy websites
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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