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MacGesture vs StrokeMouse: catalog facts
MacGesture	StrokeMouse
Free Free and open source under GPL-3.0.	Free Listed as freeware.
macOS	macOS
Recognizes configurable global mouse gestures Can invoke shortcuts based on gestures	Maps gestures to shortcuts, window actions, and media keys Can run scripts from a gesture
Available for macOS Some right-click behavior and system-wide shortcuts have known limitations	Available for macOS only Multi-finger trackpad gestures are experimental
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-3.0	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is 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 8, 2026

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