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MATE Terminal vs LXTerminal: catalog facts
MATE Terminal	LXTerminal
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source.
Linux	Linux
Tabs and profiles in a familiar layout Integrates with the MATE desktop	Low memory use with all windows in one process Tab support
Linux only No GPU rendering or built-in split panes	Linux only Fewer features than larger terminal emulators
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 September 24, 2026

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