Compare software

gThumb vs Fotema: catalog facts
gThumb	Fotema
Free Free and open source under the GPL version 2 or later.	Free Free and open source under the GPL-3.0-or-later licence.
Linux	Linux
Native GNOME desktop application Works on local folders without a server	Dedicated photo gallery for the Linux desktop Easy installation from Flathub
Linux only No cloud sync or phone backup	Linux only Project website gives little detail about features
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 September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

Catalog facts only. Anything “not stated” is unconfirmed. Check full listings for details.