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pwall vs gThumb: catalog facts
pwall	gThumb
Free Free and open source under the GPL 2.0 or later.	Free Free and open source under the GPL version 2 or later.
Linux	Linux
Folder tree next to a fast thumbnail wall Handles both photos and videos	Native GNOME desktop application Works on local folders without a server
Small project with limited documentation No editing features	Linux only No cloud sync or phone backup
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-2.0-or-later	License: GPL-2.0-or-later
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 23, 2026

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