GNOME Console vs Xfce Terminal
GNOME Console
apps.gnome.orgXfce Terminal
docs.xfce.orgSide by side
| Figure | GNOME Console | Xfce Terminal |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Terminal apps | 8.4 (#7) | 7.8 (#31) |
| Spec score · Terminal Emulators | 8.5 (#8) | 7.3 (#38) |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integration | GNOME says the apps in its curated overview integrate with the GNOME Desktop. | The project describes integration with Xfce and other Linux desktops, session management, and a D-Bus terminal service facility. |
| Latest release | The page lists version 51.0, released September 14, 2026. | The documentation lists xfce4-terminal 1.2.0, released March 8, 2026. |
| Purpose | Console is a simple, user-friendly terminal emulator for the GNOME desktop. | Xfce Terminal is a lightweight terminal emulator for the Unix/Linux desktop, primarily for Xfce. |
| Support | GNOME’s contribution guide says Console’s page does not currently provide information on where to inspect issues. | The documentation links to a bug-reporting page for reporting issues. |
| Supported platforms | linux | linux |
| Technology | The GNOME contribution guide states that Console is built with the C programming language. | Xfce Terminal is based on the VTE Terminal Widget Library, and its documentation says font antialiasing may affect rendering speed. |
Plans
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GNOME Console
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Xfce Terminal
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