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Which are the 10 common Linux terminal simulators, many novices are not very clear about this, in order to help you solve this problem, the following editor will explain for you in detail, people with this need can come to learn, I hope you can gain something.

By default, all Linux distributions have pre-installed the "terminal terminal" application or the "terminal emulator terminal emulator" (which is the correct technical term). Of course, depending on the desktop environment, it will look and feel different.

The characteristic of Linux is that you can not be limited to what your distribution provides, you can use the alternative application of your choice. The terminal is no exception. Several terminal emulators that provide unique features are impressive for a better user experience or a better look.

Here, I will collate a list of interesting terminal applications that you can try on your Linux distribution.

The admirable Linux terminal simulator

There is no particular ranking order for this list, so I'll list some interesting ones first, and then some of the most popular terminal emulators. In addition, I also emphasized the main functions of each mentioned terminal emulator, and you can choose the terminal emulator you like.

1 、 Terminator

Main highlights:

You can use multiple GNOME terminals in one window

Terminator is a very popular terminal emulator that is still under maintenance (moved from Launchpad to GitHub).

It basically provides you with multiple GNOME terminals in one window. With its help, you can easily group and reorganize terminal windows. You may feel like you are using a tiled window manager, but there are some limitations.

How do I install Terminator?

For Ubuntu-based distributions, you only need to type the following command on the terminal:

Sudo apt install terminator

You should be able to find it in the default repository of most Linux distributions. However, if you need installation help, please visit its GitHub page.

2. Guake terminal

Main highlights:

Designed for quick access to terminals on GNOME

Work fast and do not need a lot of system resources

Keyboard shortcuts for access

The Guake terminal was originally inspired by Quake, a FPS game. Unlike some other terminal emulators, it works by covering other active windows.

All you have to do is use the shortcut key (F12) to summon the simulator and it will appear from the top. You can customize the width or position of the emulator, but most users can use the default settings.

It is not only a convenient terminal simulator, but also provides a large number of functions, such as being able to recover tags, having multiple tags, color coding each tag, and so on. You can check out my separate article on Guake to learn more.

How do I install a Guake terminal?

Guake can be found in the default repository of most Linux distributions, and you can refer to its official installation instructions.

If you are using a Debian-based distribution, simply enter the following command:

Sudo apt install guake3, Tilix terminal

Main highlights:

Tiling function

Support for drag and drop

Pull-down Quake mode

Tilix terminals provide a drop-down experience similar to Guake-but it allows you to have multiple terminal windows in tiling mode.

This feature is especially useful if there are no tiled windows by default in your Linux distribution, and you have a large screen. You can work on multiple terminal windows without having to switch between workspaces.

If you want to know more about it, we have introduced it separately before.

How do I install Tilix?

Tilix is available in the default repository for most distributions. If you are using a Ubuntu-based distribution, just type:

Sudo apt install tilix4 、 Hyper

Main highlights:

Terminal based on HTML/CSS/JS

Based on Electron

Cross platform

Rich configuration options

Hyper is another interesting terminal emulator based on Web technology. It does not provide a unique user experience, but it looks very different and provides a large number of customization options.

It also supports the installation of themes and plug-ins to easily customize the appearance of the terminal. You can explore more about it on their GitHub page.

How do I install Hyper?

Hyper is not available in the default repository. However, you can install the .deb and .rpm packages through their official website.

If you are a novice, please read the article for help using deb files and rpm files.

5 、 Tilda

Main highlights:

Drop-down terminal

Search bar integration

Tilda is another drop-down terminal simulator based on GTK. Unlike some others, it provides an integrated search bar that you can switch and allows you to customize a lot of things.

You can also set hotkeys to quickly access or perform an action. Functionally, it is quite impressive. However, visually, I don't like the overlay behavior, and it doesn't support drag-and-drop. But you can try.

How do I install Tilda?

For Ubuntu-based distributions, you can simply type:

Sudo apt install tilda

You can refer to its GitHub page for installation instructions for other distributions.

6 、 eDEX-UI

Main highlights:

The appearance of science fiction

Cross platform

Custom theme options

Support for multiple terminal tags

If you're not particularly looking for a terminal emulator that can help you get your work done faster, then eDEX-UI is definitely something you should try.

This is definitely a beautiful terminal simulator for sci-fi fans and users who just want to make their terminals look unique. If you don't know, it is largely inspired by the movie Tron: war.

It's not just the design or the interface, in general, it provides you with a unique user experience that you'll like. It also allows you to customize the terminal. It does require a lot of system resources if you're going to try.

You might as well take a look at our article devoted to eDEX-UI for more information about it and installation steps.

How do I install eDEX-UI?

You can find it in some warehouses that contain AUR. In either case, you can grab a package (or AppImage file) for your Linux distribution from its GitHub distribution section.

7 、 Cool Retro Terminal

Main highlights:

Retro theme

Animation / effect adjustment

Cool Retro Terminal is a unique terminal simulator that gives you the appearance of a retro cathode ray tube display.

If you are looking for a terminal emulator with some additional features, this may disappoint you. However, what is impressive is that it is quite lightweight in terms of resources and allows you to customize colors, effects, and fonts.

How do I install Cool Retro Terminal?

You can find installation instructions for all major Linux distributions on its GitHub page. For Ubuntu-based distributions, you can enter the following in the terminal:

Sudo apt install cool-retro-term8 、 Alacritty

Main highlights:

Cross platform

There are plenty of options, and the focus is on integration.

Alacritty is an interesting open source cross-platform terminal simulator. Although it is considered to be in the "testing" phase, it still works.

Its goal is to provide you with a wide range of configuration options, taking into account performance. For example, functions such as clicking URL on the keyboard, copying text to the clipboard, and searching in "Vi" mode may tempt you to try.

You can explore its GitHub page for more information.

How do I install Alacritty?

The official GitHub page says you can install Alacritty using the package manager, but I can't find it in the default repository or synaptic package manager for Linux Mint 20.1.

If you want to try, you can follow the installation instructions to set it manually.

9 、 Konsole

Main highlights:

Terminal of KDE

Lightweight and customizable

If you are not a novice, you may not need to introduce this. Konsole is the default terminal emulator for the KDE desktop environment.

Not only that, it also integrates a lot of KDE applications. Even if you are using another desktop environment, you can try Konsole. It is a lightweight terminal simulator with many functions.

You can have multiple tabs and multiple grouping windows. And a large number of custom options to change the look and feel of the terminal emulator.

How do I install Konsole?

For Ubuntu-based distributions and most other distributions, you can install it using the default version library. For Debian-based distributions, you only need to type the following in the terminal:

Sudo apt install konsole10, GNOME terminal

Main highlights:

Terminal of GNOME

Simple but customizable

If you are using any Ubuntu-based GNOME distribution, it is already natural, it may not be customizable like Konsole, but it allows you to easily configure most important aspects of the terminal. It may not be customizable like Konsole (depending on what you are doing), but it makes it easy to configure most important aspects of the terminal.

In general, it provides a good user experience and an easy-to-use interface, and provides the necessary functionality.

If you're curious, I also have a tutorial on customizing your GNOME terminal.

How do I install a GNOME terminal?

If you don't use the GNOME desktop but want to give it a try, you can easily install it through the default software repository.

For Debian-based distributions, here's what you need to type in the terminal:

Sudo apt install gnome-terminal

There are several terminal emulators. If you are looking for a different user experience, you can try anything you like. However, if your goal is a stable and productive experience, you need to test it before you can rely on them.

For most users, the default terminal emulator should be good enough. However, if you are looking for quick access (Quake mode), tiling or multiple windows in a terminal.

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