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gplaces vs Elpher: catalog facts
gplaces	Elpher
Free Free and open source under GPL-3.0.	Free Free Emacs package available from non-GNU ELPA and MELPA.
Linux, Command line	Windows, macOS, Linux
Supports Gemini subscriptions and client certificates Includes shell completion, history, and aliases	Browses Gopher, Gemini and Finger from inside Emacs Works with evil-mode without extra setup
Requires comfort with a command-line interface	Requires GNU Emacs Does not browse the regular web
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-3.0	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 8, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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