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What Terminator is

Terminator is a Linux terminal emulator that combines multiple terminals in one window. You can arrange sessions in a grid, split terminal space, use tabs and save multiple layouts. Input groups allow simultaneous typing to selected groups of terminals. Profiles, keyboard shortcuts, layouts and dynamic arrangements are configurable, while plugins can add features at runtime. Terminator supports SSH and provides a scripting API. The listed Remote plugin can detect child remote sessions and offer to clone a session or change profiles based on the host or remote type. A History Commands Plugin adds a searchable sidebar for browsing and rerunning commands. The project suggests it for command-line users and people logged into multiple remote machines. It is free under the GNU GPL v2-only license, with no free trial, and is available through package repositories for most Linux distributions and on FreeBSD. Third-party plugins have not been checked by the project for security or bugs.

Who it suits

It suits Linux command-line users who need several local or remote sessions visible together. It is especially relevant for people using split layouts, grouped input, SSH or saved terminal arrangements.

What it does well

  • Multiple terminals in one window
  • Grid, split panes and tabs
  • Simultaneous grouped input
  • SSH support and scripting API
  • Plugins extend runtime features

What to know first

  • Linux-focused availability
  • No free trial
  • Third-party plugin security is user responsibility

Plans

PlanBilled and limitsPrice
TerminatorGNU GPL v2 licensed terminal emulatorFree

As gnome-terminator.org lists them, read 8 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Verdict

Terminator provides a configurable multi-terminal workspace for Linux, including layouts, grouped input, SSH and plugins. Its free GPL v2-only license is clear, but users should evaluate third-party plugins themselves.

Facts from Terminator's own pages

Audience
The project suggests Terminator for command-line users and people logged into multiple remote machines at once. · gnome-terminator.org, 8 Oct 2026
Customization
Users can configure profiles, layouts, keyboard shortcuts, and dynamic terminal layouts. · gnome-terminator.readthedocs.io, 8 Oct 2026
Founded
2007 · gnome-terminator.org, 28 Sept 2026
Free plan
Yes · gnome-terminator.org, 20 Sept 2026
History plugin
The listed History Commands Plugin provides a searchable command-history sidebar for browsing and re-executing commands. · gnome-terminator.org, 8 Oct 2026
Input groups
Terminator supports simultaneous typing to arbitrary groups of terminals. · gnome-terminator.readthedocs.io, 8 Oct 2026
Installation
The project says Terminator is available from package repositories for most Linux distributions and is also available on FreeBSD. · github.com, 8 Oct 2026
Layouts
Users can arrange terminals in a grid, split terminal space, use tabs, and save multiple layouts. · gnome-terminator.readthedocs.io, 8 Oct 2026
License
The application is distributed under GNU GPL v2 only. · gnome-terminator.readthedocs.io, 8 Oct 2026
Maintainers
The repository says Stephen Boddy maintained Terminator from 2014 to 2020 and Matt Rose currently maintains it. · github.com, 8 Oct 2026
Origins
The project repository says Terminator began in 2007 and identifies Chris Jones as its original developer. · github.com, 8 Oct 2026
Plugins
Terminator can be extended with plugins that add features at runtime. · gnome-terminator.readthedocs.io, 8 Oct 2026
Product
Terminator is a terminal emulator that combines multiple terminals in one window. · gnome-terminator.org, 8 Oct 2026
Remote plugin
The listed remote plugin can detect child remote sessions and offer to clone a session or change profiles based on remote type or host. · gnome-terminator.org, 8 Oct 2026
Scripting API
Yes · gnome-terminator.org, 20 Sept 2026
Split panes
Yes · gnome-terminator.org, 20 Sept 2026
SSH support
Yes · gnome-terminator.org, 20 Sept 2026
Support and contribution
The project directs users to GitHub issues for bugs or enhancements and its Gitter chat room for general questions. · github.com, 8 Oct 2026
Supported platforms
Linux · gnome-terminator.org, 20 Sept 2026
Third-party plugin risk
The documentation says third-party plugins have not been tested or checked by the project and users are responsible for evaluating their security and bugs. · gnome-terminator.readthedocs.io, 8 Oct 2026

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