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MangoHud vs MSI Afterburner: catalog facts
MangoHud	MSI Afterburner
Free Free and open source.	Free Free from MSI.
Linux	Windows
Works with both Vulkan and OpenGL games Shows frame timing as well as average FPS	Works on graphics cards from any vendor, not just MSI On-screen display and benchmarking are bundled in one free tool
Linux only Configuration is done through files and environment variables rather than a full settings app	Windows only Advanced tuning options can be intimidating for beginners
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: MIT	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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