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GNOME Console vs Ptyxis: catalog facts
GNOME Console	Ptyxis
Free Free as part of the GNOME project, which accepts donations.	Free Free and open source under the GPLv3.
Linux	Linux
Simple interface that matches the GNOME desktop Default terminal on newer GNOME systems	Built-in awareness of Podman, Toolbox and Distrobox containers Native GTK interface that fits GNOME
Far fewer customization options than traditional terminals Linux only	Linux only Container features matter most on container-based setups
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-3.0
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

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