Compare software

GNOME Console vs Konsole: catalog facts
GNOME Console	Konsole
Free Free as part of the GNOME project, which accepts donations.	Free Free to download and use as part of KDE's applications.
Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Simple interface that matches the GNOME desktop Default terminal on newer GNOME systems	Tabs and multiple profiles Monitoring for silence or activity in a session
Far fewer customization options than traditional terminals Linux only	Designed around the KDE Plasma desktop Builds for macOS and Windows are less common than the Linux version
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

Catalog facts only. Anything “not stated” is unconfirmed. Check full listings for details.