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mlterm vs foot: catalog facts
mlterm	foot
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source.
Linux	Linux
Good handling of complex scripts and bidirectional text Supports image display protocols	Fast and light on resources Native Wayland support
Configuration is less approachable than mainstream terminals Smaller user community	Wayland only, no X11 support Minimal by design, with no tabs
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 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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