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foot vs GNOME Console: catalog facts
foot	GNOME Console
Free Free and open source.	Free Free as part of the GNOME project, which accepts donations.
Linux	Linux
Fast and light on resources Native Wayland support	Simple interface that matches the GNOME desktop Default terminal on newer GNOME systems
Wayland only, no X11 support Minimal by design, with no tabs	Far fewer customization options than traditional terminals Linux only
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 September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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