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QTerminal vs MATE Terminal: catalog facts
QTerminal	MATE Terminal
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source.
Linux	Linux
Light on resources Tabs and split panes	Tabs and profiles in a familiar layout Integrates with the MATE desktop
Linux only Fewer features than larger terminals such as Konsole	Linux only No GPU rendering or built-in split panes
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-2.0	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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