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MATE Terminal vs elementary Terminal: catalog facts
MATE Terminal	elementary Terminal
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source.
Linux	Linux
Tabs and profiles in a familiar layout Integrates with the MATE desktop	Sensible defaults with little configuration Browser-style tabs
Linux only No GPU rendering or built-in split panes	Linux only and designed around elementary OS Fewer configuration options than many terminals
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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