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GNOME Consoleelementary Terminal
Free

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

 Free

Free and open source.

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

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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