Side by side
GNOME Console vs Terminator
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
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.
Visit TerminatorThe facts
| GNOME Console | Terminator | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Terminator |
| Website | apps.gnome.org | gnome-terminator.org |
| On terminal emulators | #11 of 40 | #31 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.
Terminator: 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
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