Guake alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Guake: hotkeys can be awkward on Wayland, and linux only. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Guake, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Yakuake currently ranks first.
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Guake alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Guake?
Yakuake ranks first right now. The KDE equivalent, built on Konsole. Tilix and kitty follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Guake?
Yes. Yakuake (open source), Tilix (open source), kitty (open source) and Ghostty (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Guake?
Yes: Yakuake, Tilix, kitty and Ghostty.
Which Guake alternatives work on Linux?
Yakuake, Tilix, kitty and Ghostty run on Linux.
Why do people switch from Guake?
The complaints we hear most: hotkeys can be awkward on Wayland; linux only; many terminals now include a similar quick mode.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Guake, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.