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GNOME Console vs Guake
Both stand on terminal emulators. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Linux
GNOME Console is a free terminal emulator focused on the GNOME desktop, with contribution and translation paths available.
Visit GNOME Console Free plan Linux
Guake combines a quick-toggle terminal with tabs, split panes, and links from terminal output to editors. Wayland users should note that the hotkey may require a separate window-manager setting.
Visit GuakeThe facts
| GNOME Console | Guake | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux | Linux |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Guake |
| Website | apps.gnome.org | guake.github.io |
| On terminal emulators | #11 of 40 | #15 of 40 |
GNOME Console: what it does well
- Free software with no paid plans stated.
- Integrates with the GNOME desktop.
- Pre-installed in GNOME OS Nightly.
- Links to contribution and translation guidance.
What to know first
- Listed for Linux only.
- The latest version cannot easily be tested for technical reasons.
- The contribution guide says the page lacks issue-inspection information.
Guake: what it does well
- Free to use with no paid plans stated.
- Supports split panes and named tabs.
- Can run a startup script to configure tabs.
- Offers more than 130 color palettes.
- Major features are available over D-Bus.
What to know first
- Available for Linux only.
- Wayland users may need to configure the hotkey globally.
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