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Rio vs Archipelago: catalog facts
Rio	Archipelago
Free The open-source software is available without a license fee. Hosting, hardware and…	Free Free and open source under the MIT licence.
Windows, macOS, Linux	macOS
Provides a modern interface for shell sessions.	Minimal interface in the style of Hyper MIT licensed
Shell programs and remote-access tools are installed separately.	macOS only Small project with infrequent updates since late 2024
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: MIT	License: MIT
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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