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Touch Portal vs Boatswain: catalog facts
Touch Portal	Boatswain
Freemium The app is free to download; pricing for any paid features is not stated on the homepage.	Free Free and open source under the GPL-3.0.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS	Linux
Multi-action macro buttons with logic and feedback Up to 110 buttons per page and unlimited pages	Brings Stream Deck support to Linux Native GNOME interface
Needs both a desktop app and a mobile device Pricing details are not clear from the homepage	Needs Elgato Stream Deck hardware Linux only
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-3.0-or-later
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 October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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