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Sound Recorder vs Recorder: catalog facts
Sound Recorder	Recorder
Free Free and open source under GPL-2.0-or-later.	Free Free and open source under the GPL-3.0-or-later licence.
Linux	Linux
Very simple record and playback workflow Native GNOME design	Designed for touch use on Plasma Mobile Also runs on the Linux desktop
No audio editing features Linux only	Basic recorder without editing features Little documentation on the project page
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-2.0-or-later	License: GPL-3.0-or-later
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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