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pwall vs Pix: catalog facts
pwall	Pix
Free Free and open source under the GPL 2.0 or later.	Free Free and open source.
Linux	Linux
Folder tree next to a fast thumbnail wall Handles both photos and videos	Thumbnail browsing of image folders Works across Linux distributions and desktops
Small project with limited documentation No editing features	Linux only Fewer editing features than dedicated photo editors
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-2.0-or-later	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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