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ncgopher vs Elpher: catalog facts
ncgopher	Elpher
Free Free to download and use.	Free Free Emacs package available from non-GNU ELPA and MELPA.
macOS, Linux, Command line	Windows, macOS, Linux
Gopher, Gemini and finger in one terminal client Bookmarks, history and vi-like search	Browses Gopher, Gemini and Finger from inside Emacs Works with evil-mode without extra setup
Terminal only, with external programs needed for HTML and images Manual build with dependencies on other systems	Requires GNU Emacs Does not browse the regular web
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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