Kristall (Gemini and Gopher Client) Review

4 of 5 Stars

Desktop browser for the small internet, including the Gemini protocol,
Gopher and Finger. Cross-platform, as long as you're comfortable
using build tools: I've gotten it running on Linux (BSDs should work
about the same) and macOS, and it's supposed to run on Windows and
Haiku as well.

https://kristall.random-projects.net/

Uses Qt instead of a custom UI kit like Lagrange does, so it's a
little faster and blends in a bit better with each environment.
Supports bookmarks and client certificates, but doesn't seem to
handle subscriptions. Lagrange offers more capabilities as well as a
more appealing design.

Hasn't been updated in a few years - but then again, the Gemini
protocol itself is pretty simple to begin with!

You can turn on HTTP(S) support and it'll let you view a stripped-down
version of the web - basically what you'd see in Gemini, plus inline
links. I wouldn't call it a web browser, but it's convenient when you
just need to follow one web link from a Gemini or Gopher page.

— Kelson Vibber, 2025-03-11