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GNOME Console vs Tilix: catalog facts
GNOME Console	Tilix
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	Horizontal and vertical split panes Saved and restorable session layouts
Far fewer customization options than traditional terminals Linux only	Project is looking for new maintainers Linux only
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License: MPL-2.0
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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