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Shotwell vs gThumb: catalog facts
Shotwell	gThumb
Free Free and open source under the LGPL 2.1.	Free Free and open source under the GPL version 2 or later.
Linux	Linux
Imports and organises a photo library on the desktop Simple enhancement tools for quick fixes	Native GNOME desktop application Works on local folders without a server
Linux only Editing is basic compared with dedicated RAW editors	Linux only No cloud sync or phone backup
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: LGPL-2.1	License: GPL-2.0-or-later
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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