10 个常见的 Linux 终端仿真器
终端
![](/data/attachment/album/202103/21/073043q4j4o6hr33b595j4.jpg)


默认情况下，所有的 Linux 发行版都已经预装了“<ruby> 终端 <rt>  terminal </rt></ruby>”应用程序或“<ruby> 终端仿真器 <rt>  terminal emulator </rt></ruby>”（这才是正确的技术术语）。当然，根据桌面环境的不同，它的外观和感觉会有所不同。


Linux 的特点是，你可以不用局限于你的发行版所提供的东西，你可以用你所选择的替代应用程序。终端也不例外。有几个提供了独特功能的终端仿真器令人印象深刻，可以获得更好的用户体验或更好的外观。


在这里，我将整理一个有趣的终端应用程序的列表，你可以在你的 Linux 发行版上尝试它们。


### 值得赞叹的 Linux 终端仿真器


此列表没有特别的排名顺序，我会先列出一些有趣的，然后是一些最流行的终端仿真器。此外，我还强调了每个提到的终端仿真器的主要功能，你可以选择你喜欢的终端仿真器。


#### 1、Terminator


![](/data/attachment/album/202103/21/073154taxq4dnpvp0ddev4.jpg)


主要亮点：


* 可以在一个窗口中使用多个 GNOME 终端


[Terminator](https://gnome-terminator.org) 是一款非常流行的终端仿真器，目前仍在维护中（从 Launchpad 移到了 GitHub）。


它基本上是在一个窗口中为你提供了多个 GNOME 终端。在它的帮助下，你可以轻松地对终端窗口进行分组和重组。你可能会觉得这像是在使用平铺窗口管理器，不过有一些限制。


##### 如何安装 Terminator？


对于基于 Ubuntu 的发行版，你只需在终端输入以下命令:



```
sudo apt install terminator

```

你应该可以在大多数 Linux 发行版的默认仓库中找到它。但是，如果你需要安装帮助，请访问它的 [GitHub 页面](https://github.com/gnome-terminator/terminator)。


#### 2、Guake 终端


![](/data/attachment/album/202103/21/073154qf2pf6ggu27htfgp.png)


主要亮点：


* 专为在 GNOME 上快速访问终端而设计
* 工作速度快，不需要大量的系统资源
* 访问的快捷键


[Guake](https://github.com/Guake/guake) 终端最初的灵感来自于一款 FPS 游戏 Quake。与其他一些终端仿真器不同的是，它的工作方式是覆盖在其他的活动窗口上。


你所要做的就是使用快捷键（`F12`）召唤该仿真器，它就会从顶部出现。你可以自定义该仿真器的宽度或位置，但大多数用户使用默认设置就可以了。


它不仅仅是一个方便的终端仿真器，还提供了大量的功能，比如能够恢复标签、拥有多个标签、对每个标签进行颜色编码等等。你可以查看我关于 [Guake 的单独文章](https://itsfoss.com/guake-terminal/) 来了解更多。


##### 如何安装 Guake 终端？


Guake 在大多数 Linux 发行版的默认仓库中都可以找到，你可以参考它的 [官方安装说明](https://guake.readthedocs.io/en/latest/user/installing.html#system-wide-installation)。


如果你使用的是基于 Debian 的发行版，只需输入以下命令：



```
sudo apt install guake

```

#### 3、Tilix 终端


![](/data/attachment/album/202103/21/073155dppanr4nkxs60x68.png)


主要亮点：


* 平铺功能
* 支持拖放
* 下拉式 Quake 模式


[Tilix](https://gnunn1.github.io/tilix-web/) 终端提供了与 Guake 类似的下拉式体验 —— 但它允许你在平铺模式下拥有多个终端窗口。


如果你的 Linux 发行版中默认没有平铺窗口，而且你有一个大屏幕，那么这个功能就特别有用，你可以在多个终端窗口上工作，而不需要在不同的工作空间之间切换。


如果你想了解更多关于它的信息，我们之前已经 [单独介绍](https://itsfoss.com/tilix-terminal-emulator/) 过了。


##### 如何安装 Tilix？


Tilix 在大多数发行版的默认仓库中都有。如果你使用的是基于 Ubuntu 的发行版，只需输入：



```
sudo apt install tilix

```

#### 4、Hyper


![](/data/attachment/album/202103/21/073155b7x9ijnun4paa34j.png)


主要亮点：


* 基于 HTML/CSS/JS 的终端
* 基于 Electron
* 跨平台
* 丰富的配置选项


[Hyper](https://hyper.is/) 是另一个有趣的终端仿真器，它建立在 Web 技术之上。它并没有提供独特的用户体验，但看起来很不一样，并提供了大量的自定义选项。


它还支持安装主题和插件来轻松定制终端的外观。你可以在他们的 [GitHub 页面](https://github.com/vercel/hyper) 中探索更多关于它的内容。


##### 如何安装 Hyper？


Hyper 在默认的资源库中是不可用的。然而，你可以通过他们的 [官方网站](https://hyper.is/#installation) 找到 .deb 和 .rpm 包来安装。


如果你是新手，请阅读文章以获得 [使用 deb 文件](https://itsfoss.com/install-deb-files-ubuntu/) 和 [使用 rpm 文件](https://itsfoss.com/install-rpm-files-fedora/) 的帮助。


#### 5、Tilda


![](/data/attachment/album/202103/21/073156bcnchqgnb6gnlkiv.jpg)


主要亮点：


* 下拉式终端
* 搜索栏整合


[Tilda](https://github.com/lanoxx/tilda) 是另一款基于 GTK 的下拉式终端仿真器。与其他一些不同的是，它提供了一个你可以切换的集成搜索栏，还可以让你自定义很多东西。


你还可以设置热键来快速访问或执行某个动作。从功能上来说，它是相当令人印象深刻的。然而，在视觉上，我不喜欢覆盖的行为，而且它也不支持拖放。不过你可以试一试。


##### 如何安装 Tilda？


对于基于 Ubuntu 的发行版，你可以简单地键入：



```
sudo apt install tilda

```

你可以参考它的 [GitHub 页面](https://github.com/lanoxx/tilda)，以了解其他发行版的安装说明。


#### 6、eDEX-UI


![](/data/attachment/album/202103/21/073156pmbhka1118jknqz8.png)


主要亮点：


* 科幻感的外观
* 跨平台
* 自定义主题选项
* 支持多个终端标签


如果你不是特别想找一款可以帮助你更快的完成工作的终端仿真器，那么 [eDEX-UI](https://github.com/GitSquared/edex-ui) 绝对是你应该尝试的。


对于科幻迷和只想让自己的终端看起来独特的用户来说，这绝对是一款漂亮的终端仿真器。如果你不知道，它的灵感很大程度上来自于电影《创：战纪》。


不仅仅是设计或界面，总的来说，它为你提供了独特的用户体验，你会喜欢的。它还可以让你 [自定义终端](https://itsfoss.com/customize-linux-terminal/)。如果你打算尝试的话，它确实需要大量的系统资源。


你不妨看看我们 [专门介绍 eDEX-UI](https://itsfoss.com/edex-ui-sci-fi-terminal/) 的文章，了解更多关于它的信息和安装步骤。


##### 如何安装 eDEX-UI？


你可以在一些包含 [AUR](https://itsfoss.com/aur-arch-linux/) 的仓库中找到它。无论是哪种情况，你都可以从它的 [GitHub 发布部分](https://github.com/GitSquared/edex-ui/releases) 中抓取一个适用于你的 Linux 发行版的软件包（或 AppImage 文件）。


#### 7、Cool Retro Terminal


![](/data/attachment/album/202103/21/073157wu9b3oluml09zljd.jpg)


主要亮点：


* 复古主题
* 动画/效果调整


[Cool Retro Terminal](https://github.com/Swordfish90/cool-retro-term) 是一款独特的终端仿真器，它为你提供了一个复古的阴极射线管显示器的外观。


如果你正在寻找一些额外功能的终端仿真器，这可能会让你失望。然而，令人印象深刻的是，它在资源上相当轻盈，并允许你自定义颜色、效果和字体。


##### 如何安装 Cool Retro Terminal？


你可以在其 [GitHub 页面](https://github.com/Swordfish90/cool-retro-term) 中找到所有主流 Linux 发行版的安装说明。对于基于 Ubuntu 的发行版，你可以在终端中输入以下内容：



```
sudo apt install cool-retro-term

```

#### 8、Alacritty


![](/data/attachment/album/202103/21/073158kydzbb1oczy1bpu4.png)


主要亮点：


* 跨平台
* 选项丰富，重点是整合。


[Alacritty](https://github.com/alacritty/alacritty) 是一款有趣的开源跨平台终端仿真器。尽管它被认为是处于“测试”阶段的东西，但它仍然可以工作。


它的目标是为你提供广泛的配置选项，同时考虑到性能。例如，使用键盘点击 URL、将文本复制到剪贴板、使用 “Vi” 模式进行搜索等功能可能会吸引你去尝试。


你可以探索它的 [GitHub 页面](https://github.com/alacritty/alacritty) 了解更多信息。


##### 如何安装 Alacritty？


官方 GitHub 页面上说可以使用包管理器安装 Alacritty，但我在 Linux Mint 20.1 的默认仓库或 [synaptic 包管理器](https://itsfoss.com/synaptic-package-manager/) 中找不到它。


如果你想尝试的话，可以按照 [安装说明](https://github.com/alacritty/alacritty/blob/master/INSTALL.md#debianubuntu) 来手动设置。


#### 9、Konsole


![](/data/attachment/album/202103/21/073158g1osmgo3i4hcmfmz.png)


主要亮点：


* KDE 的终端
* 轻巧且可定制


如果你不是新手，这个可能不用介绍了。[Konsole](https://konsole.kde.org/) 是 KDE 桌面环境的默认终端仿真器。


不仅如此，它还集成了很多 KDE 应用。即使你使用的是其他的桌面环境，你也可以试试 Konsole。它是一个轻量级的终端仿真器，拥有众多的功能。


你可以拥有多个标签和多个分组窗口。以及改变终端仿真器的外观和感觉的大量的自定义选项。


##### 如何安装 Konsole？


对于基于 Ubuntu 的发行版和大多数其他发行版，你可以使用默认的版本库来安装它。对于基于 Debian 的发行版，你只需要在终端中输入以下内容：



```
sudo apt install konsole

```

#### 10、GNOME 终端


![](/data/attachment/album/202103/21/073159lbutvg5b5pzban1t.jpg)


主要亮点：


* GNOME 的终端
* 简单但可定制


如果你使用的是任何基于 Ubuntu 的 GNOME 发行版，它已经是天生的了，它可能不像 Konsole 那样可以自定义，但它可以让你轻松地配置终端的大部分重要方面。它可能不像 Konsole 那样可以自定义（取决于你在做什么），但它可以让你轻松配置终端的大部分重要方面。


总的来说，它提供了良好的用户体验和易于使用的界面，并提供了必要的功能。


如果你好奇的话，我还有一篇 [自定义你的 GNOME 终端](https://itsfoss.com/customize-linux-terminal/) 的教程。


##### 如何安装 GNOME 终端？


如果你没有使用 GNOME 桌面，但又想尝试一下，你可以通过默认的软件仓库轻松安装它。


对于基于 Debian 的发行版，以下是你需要在终端中输入的内容：



```
sudo apt install gnome-terminal

```

### 总结


有好几个终端仿真器。如果你正在寻找不同的用户体验，你可以尝试任何你喜欢的东西。然而，如果你的目标是一个稳定的和富有成效的体验，你需要测试一下，然后才能依靠它们。


对于大多数用户来说，默认的终端仿真器应该足够好用了。但是，如果你正在寻找快速访问（Quake 模式）、平铺功能或在一个终端中的多个窗口，请试试上述选择。


你最喜欢的 Linux 终端仿真器是什么？我有没有错过列出你最喜欢的？欢迎在下面的评论中告诉我你的想法。




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

Here’s the thing about Linux. You are not restricted to what your distribution provides. You can opt for an alternative application of your choice. The terminal is no different. Several impressive terminal emulators offer unique features for a better user experience or better looks.

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

## Awesome Terminal Emulators for Linux

The list is in no particular order of ranking. I’ve tried to list the interesting ones first followed by some of the most popular terminal emulators. Also, I have highlighted the key features for every terminal emulator mentioned; choose what you prefer.

### 1. Terminator

![terminator terminal](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2021/03/terminator-terminal.jpg)

**Key Highlights:**

- Multiple GNOME terminals in one window

[Terminator](https://itsfoss.com/terminator/) is decently popular terminal emulator which is still being maintained (moved from Launchpad to GitHub).

It provides you with multiple GNOME terminals in one window. You can easily group and re-group terminal windows with its help. You may feel like using a tiling window manager but with some restrictions.

**How to install Terminator?**

For Ubuntu-based distros, all you have to do is type in the following command in the terminal:

`sudo apt install terminator`


You should find it in most Linux distributions through the default repositories. But, if you need help installing, go through the [GitHub page](https://github.com/gnome-terminator/terminator).

### 2. Guake Terminal

![guake terminal 2](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2021/02/guake-terminal-2.png)

**Key Highlights:**

- Tailored for quick access to terminal on GNOME
- Works fast and does not need a lot of system resource
- Shortcut key to access

An FPS game, Quake, initially inspired the Guake terminal. Unlike some other terminal emulators, it works as an overlay on every other active window.

All you have to do is summon the emulator using a shortcut key (F12) and it will appear from the top. You get to customize the emulator's width or position, but most users should be fine with the default setting.

Not just as a handy terminal emulator, it offers many features like restoring tabs, having multiple tabs, color-coding each tab, and more. You can check out my separate article on [Guake](https://itsfoss.com/guake-terminal/) to learn more.

**How to install Guake Terminal?**

Guake is available in the default repositories of most Linux distributions. You can refer to its [official installation instructions](https://guake.readthedocs.io/en/latest/user/installing.html#system-wide-installation).

Or if you’re using a Debian-based distro, just type in the following command:

`sudo apt install guake`


### 3. Tilix Terminal

![tilix screenshot](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2021/03/tilix-screenshot.png)

**Key Highlights:**

- Tiling feature
- Drag and drop support
- Drop down Quake mode

Tilix Terminal offers a similar drop-down experience that you find with Guake – but it also lets you have multiple terminal windows in tiling mode.

This is particularly useful if you do not have tiling windows by default in your Linux distribution and have a big screen to work on multiple terminal windows without switching between workspaces.

We’ve already covered it [separately](https://itsfoss.com/tilix-terminal-emulator/) if you’re curious to learn more about it.

**How to install Tilix?**

Tilix is available in the default repositories for most of the distributions. If you’re using an Ubuntu-based distro, simply type in:

`sudo apt install tilix`


[Tilix: Advanced Tiling Terminal Emulator for Power UsersDo you ever get bored of the default terminal emulator that comes with your Linux distro? If your distro uses GNOME shell or something similar, chances are you are using GNOME terminal or one of its variants. Well, that works alright most of the time. But if you spend a](https://itsfoss.com/tilix-terminal-emulator/)![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2017/07/Tilix-Interface.png)


![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2017/07/Tilix-Interface.png)

### 4. Hyper

![hyper screenshot](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2021/03/hyper-screenshot.png)

**Key Highlights:**

- Terminal built on HTML/CSS/JS
- Electron-based
- Cross-platform
- Extensive configuration options

Hyper is yet another interesting terminal emulator that is built on web technologies. It doesn’t provide a unique user experience, but it looks quite different and offers many customization options.

It also supports installing themes and plugins to easily customize the appearance of the terminal. You can explore more about it in their [GitHub page](https://github.com/vercel/hyper).

**How to install Hyper?**

Hyper is not available in the default repositories. However, you can find both .deb and .rpm packages available to install through their [official website](https://hyper.is/#installation).

If you’re new, read through the articles to get help [using deb files](https://itsfoss.com/install-deb-files-ubuntu/) and [using RPM files](https://itsfoss.com/install-rpm-files-fedora/).

### 5. Tilda

![tilda terminal](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2021/03/tilda-terminal.jpg)

**Key Highlights:**

- Drop-down terminal
- Search bar integrated

Tilda is another drop-down GTK-based terminal emulator. Unlike some others, it focuses on providing an integrated search bar that you can toggle and also lets you customize many things.

You can also set hotkeys for quick access or a particular action. Functionally, it is pretty impressive. However, visually, I don’t like how the overlay behaves and does not support drag and drop as well. You might give it a try though.

**How to install Tilda?**

For Ubuntu-based distros, you can simply type in:

`sudo apt install tilda`


You can refer to its [GitHub page](https://github.com/lanoxx/tilda) for installation instructions on other distributions.

### 6. Cool Retro Terminal

![Cool Retro Term is a Vintage terminal emulator for Linux](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2015/10/cool-retro-term-1.jpg)

**Key Highlights:**

- Retro Theme
- Animation/Effects to tweak

[Cool Retro Terminal](https://itsfoss.com/cool-retro-term/) is a unique terminal emulator that looks like a vintage cathode ray tube monitor.

This may disappoint you if you’re looking for an extra-functionality terminal emulator. However, it is impressive that it is decently light on resources and allows you to customize the color, effects, and fonts.

**How to install Cool Retro Terminal?**

You can find all the installation instructions for major Linux distributions on its [GitHub page](https://github.com/Swordfish90/cool-retro-term). For Ubuntu-based distros, you can type in the following in the terminal:

`sudo apt install cool-retro-term`


[Get a Vintage Linux Terminal with Cool Retro TerminalNostalgic about the past? Get a slice of the past by installing retro terminal app cool-retro-term which, as the name suggests, is both cool and retro at the same. Do you remember the time when there were CRT monitors everywhere and the terminal screen used to flicker? You don’t](https://itsfoss.com/cool-retro-term/)![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2015/10/Retro-Terminal-Linux.jpeg)


![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2015/10/Retro-Terminal-Linux.jpeg)

### 7. Alacritty

![alacritty screenshot](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2021/03/alacritty-screenshot.png)

**Key Highlights:**

- Cross-platform
- Extension options and focuses on integration

Alacritty is an interesting open-source cross-platform terminal emulator. Even though it is considered as something in “beta” phase, it still works.

It aims to provide you with extensive configuration options while keeping performance in mind. For instance, the ability to click through a URL using a keyboard, copy text to a clipboard, and perform a search using “Vi” mode may intrigue you to try it.

You can explore its GitHub page for more information.

**How to install Alacritty?**

Alacritty can be installed using package managers says the official GitHub page, but I couldn’t find it in the default repository or [synaptic package manager](https://itsfoss.com/synaptic-package-manager/) on Linux Mint 20.1.

You can follow the [installation instructions](https://github.com/alacritty/alacritty/blob/master/INSTALL.md#debianubuntu) to set it up manually if you want to try it.

### 8. Konsole

![konsole screenshot](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2021/03/konsole-screenshot.png)

**Key Highlights:**

- KDE’s terminal
- Lightweight and customizable

If you’re not a newbie, this probably needs no introduction. Konsole is the default terminal emulator for KDE desktop environments.

Not just limited to that, it also comes integrated with a lot of KDE apps as well. Even if you’re using some other desktop environment, you can still try Konsole. It is a lightweight terminal emulator with a host of features.

You can have multiple tabs and multiple grouped windows as well. Lot of customization options to change the look and feel of the terminal emulator as well.

**How to install Konsole?**

For Ubuntu-based distros and most other distributions, you can install it using the default repository. With Debian-based distros, you just need to type this in the terminal:

`sudo apt install konsole`


### 9. GNOME Terminal

![Default Terminal](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2021/02/default-terminal.jpg)

**Key Highlights:**

- GNOME’s terminal
- Simple yet customizable

It already comes in if you’re utilizing any Ubuntu-based GNOME distribution. It may not be as customizable as Konsole (depends on what you’re doing) but it lets you configure most of the important aspects of the terminal easily.

Overall, it offers a good user experience and an easy-to-use interface with essential functions.

I’ve also covered a tutorial to [customize your GNOME terminal](https://itsfoss.com/customize-linux-terminal/) if you’re curious.

**How to install GNOME Terminal?**

If you’re not using GNOME desktop but want to try it out, you can easily install it through the default repositories.

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

`sudo apt install gnome-terminal`


### 10. Yakuake

![yakuake terminal](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2021/04/yakuake-terminal.png)

**Key Highlights:**

- Drop down terminal
- Based on KDE’s Konsole

Yakuake is yet another impressive terminal emulator that can replace Guake depending on your liking. It is based on KDE’s Konsole technologies, a powerful terminal emulator loaded by default with KDE Desktop.

It supports customizing the width and height and gives you the option of a full-screen mode. You can add multiple shells as well.

You can also create/manage profiles and assign keyboard shortcuts to adapt to your workflow.

**How to install Yakuake?**

You should find it in your default repositories. To install on any Ubuntu-based distro, all you have to type in the terminal is:

`sudo apt install yakuake`


If you do not find it in the repository of your Linux distribution, you can try to build and install it by following the instructions on its [GitHub page](https://github.com/KDE/yakuake).

### 11. Kitty

![kitty terminal](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2021/04/kitty-terminal.png)

**Key Highlights:**

- Feature-rich
- GPU-based
- Fast performance
- Cross-platform (macOS)

Kitty is an underrated and popular option among terminal emulator users that I seemed to have missed in the first version of this article.

It offers plenty of useful features while supporting tiling windows as well. Also, it is a GPU-based emulator which depends on the GPU and takes the load off the CPU when you work on it.

Especially, if you are a power keyboard user, this will be an exciting option for you to try!

**How to install Kitty?**

Kitty should be available in all the default repositories of your Linux distributions. For Ubuntu-based systems, you can install it by typing:

`sudo apt install kitty`


To integrate it with your desktop or if you want an alternative installation method for your system, you can refer to the [official installation instructions](https://sw.kovidgoyal.net/kitty/binary.html).

### 12. Simple Terminal (st)

![simple terminal](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2021/04/simple-terminal.png)

**Key Highlights:**

- Simple terminal with essential features
- Wayland supported

Simple Terminal, popularly known as **st,** is an alternative for users who dislike bloated terminal emulators like [xterm](https://invisible-island.net/xterm/) or [rxvt](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rxvt).

It offers a couple of valuable features like 256-color support and more.

**How to install st?**

For Ubuntu-based distros, you can install it by typing in the following:

`sudo apt install stterm`


You can try looking for the same package on your distro. It should be available as st in [AUR](https://itsfoss.com/aur-arch-linux/) for Arch-based distros as well. If you don’t find it, you can simply download the [archive file from its official website](https://st.suckless.org/) to build it from the source.

### 13. XTERM

![xterm terminal](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2021/04/xterm-terminal.png)

**Key Highlights:**

- Feature-rich
- One of the oldest terminal emulators

XTERM is one of the most popular terminal emulators out there. Even though it might seem to be a bloated option when compared to st, it’s still a decent option that you can try for X Window System.

It’s been actively developed for more than two decades now and seems to be constantly evolving. This is neither visually appealing nor offers drop-down mode, but you can try it out.

**How to install XTERM?**

You can easily find it in your system repositories. For Ubuntu-based distros, you can install it by the following command:

`sudo apt install xterm`


You can find other packages (including NetBSD) on its [official website](https://invisible-island.net/xterm/#download).

### 14. Warp terminal (not open source)

![a screenshot of warp agent mode in action](https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/2024/06/Warp_Agent_Mode.png)

**Key Highlights:**

- IDE like interface
- Built-in AI agent
- Persistent SSH connections

Perhaps the only non-foss entry in the list but Warp has gained quite some following thanks to the feature it offers.

The IDE like interface makes terminal less scary for people who don't like CLI. The built-in AI agent lets you query for command examples, write commands and more.

## Honorable Mention

urxvt is a fork of rxvt terminal emulator with [Unicode support](https://itsfoss.com/unicode-linux/) that you might want to know. It allows you to have multiple windows on different displays and many other features.

Unfortunately, the official website is being flagged by Firefox due to SSL certificates being messed up, and the changelog seems to be last updated in 2016. Hence, I’ve avoided linking it here, you’re free to explore more if you’re curious.

## Wrapping Up

There are several terminal emulators available out there. You can try anything you like if you want a different user experience. However, if you’re aiming for a stable and productive experience, you need to test the terminal emulators before you can rely on them.

For most users, the default terminal emulators should be good enough. You can even customize its looks.

[5 Tweaks to Customize the Look of Your Linux TerminalThe terminal emulator or simply the terminal is an integral part of any Linux distribution. When you change the theme of your distribution, often the terminal also gets a makeover automatically. But that doesn’t mean you cannot customize the terminal further. In fact, many It’s FOSS reader…](https://itsfoss.com/customize-linux-terminal/)![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2021/02/linux-terminal-customization.jpg)


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But, if you’re looking for quick access (Quake Mode) or Tiling feature or multiple windows in a terminal, feel free to try out the options mentioned above.

And if you are new to the Terminal, this article will help you a great deal ⬇️

[19 Basic But Essential Linux Terminal Tips You Must KnowLearn some small, basic but often ignored things about the terminal. With the small tips, you should be able to use the terminal with slightly more efficiency.](https://itsfoss.com/basic-terminal-tips-ubuntu/)![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2021/12/ubuntu-terminal-basic-tips.png)


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What’s your favorite terminal emulator on Linux? Did I miss listing your favorite? Feel free to let me know your thoughts in the comments down below.