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elementary TerminalGNOME Console
Free

Free and open source.

 Free

Free as part of the GNOME project, which accepts donations.

Linux Linux
  • Sensible defaults with little configuration
  • Browser-style tabs
  • Simple interface that matches the GNOME desktop
  • Default terminal on newer GNOME systems
  • Linux only and designed around elementary OS
  • Fewer configuration options than many terminals
  • Far fewer customization options than traditional terminals
  • Linux only
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License not stated License not stated
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

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