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gThumb vs Eye of MATE: catalog facts
gThumb	Eye of MATE
Free Free and open source under the GPL version 2 or later.	Free Free and open source as part of the MATE desktop.
Linux	Linux
Native GNOME desktop application Works on local folders without a server	Lightweight and quick to open images Plugin support for extra features
Linux only No cloud sync or phone backup	Linux only Viewer only, with no library management or real editing
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-2.0-or-later	License: GPL-2.0
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 October 1, 2026

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