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Slate vs Multi Launcher: catalog facts
Slate	Multi Launcher
Free Free and open source under the MIT license.	Free Free and open source under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Android	Android
Text-only home screen with two layouts Custom colors, typography, gestures, and folders	Text-based layout that is easy to read Reduces home screen clutter
Android only Accessibility and notification features require optional system services	Android only Text-only style will not suit people who prefer icons and widgets
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: MIT	License: GPL-3.0-only
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 8, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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