Head-to-head · Calculators
Calc Pro vs GNOME Calculator
Calc Pro leads on 0 checks, GNOME Calculator on 0, and 7 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreCalc Pro · 8.8/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresCalc Pro · 5 of 6
Calc Pro scores higher on our rubric for calculators: 8.8 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #8.
Calc Pro is the better fit for people wanting broad calculator tools on many devices. GNOME Calculator is the better fit for linux users wanting a free open-source desktop calculator.
- Calc Pro fits best
People wanting broad calculator tools on many devices
- GNOME Calculator fits best
Linux users wanting a free open-source desktop calculator
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Side by side
| Feature | Calc Pro 8.8/10 Visit ↗ | GNOME Calculator 8.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.8 | 8.5 |
| Ranking | #5 in Calculators | #8 in Calculators |
| Best for | People wanting broad calculator tools on many devices | Linux users wanting a free open-source desktop calculator |
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Starting price | Free plan | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile | Desktop |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, iOS, Android | Linux |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo |
| Features Calc Pro 5/6 · GNOME Calculator 4/6 | ||
| Scientific functions | ✓ | ✓ |
| Graphing | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Equation solver | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Financial functions | ✓ | ✓ |
| Offline mode | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Calculation history | ✓ | ✓ |
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| Our verdict | Calc Pro brings everyday arithmetic, advanced scientific functions, graphing, financial worksheets, statistical analysis, unit and currency conversion, and date-and-time calculations into one suite. It is aimed at students and… Read the review → |
GNOME Calculator is a free, open-source desktop application from the GNOME Project for Linux users who want more than basic arithmetic. Alongside mathematical equation evaluation, it includes scientific functions such as logarithms,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Calc Pro — where it wins
- Covers standard, scientific, graphing, financial, statistical, and date tools
- Runs on web, Windows, iOS, and Android with offline mode
- Tape history supports copying or emailing recent equations
Where it doesn't
- Edition choices include ad-supported or free-download versions
- No open-source edition is offered
- Stated fit centers on solo users and small organizations
GNOME Calculator — where it wins
- Covers scientific functions, equation evaluation and user-defined functions.
- Includes financial calculations such as periodic interest and present or future value.
- Supports number-base and bitwise operations, unit and currency conversions, and history.
Where it doesn't
- Runs on Linux desktop only.
- Its focus is calculation rather than broader productivity features.
- Documentation is the listed support channel.
- Calc Pro8.8/10 · Free plan
Broad calculator coverage with graphing, financial tools, converters, and offline access.
Visit Calc ProFull verdict → - GNOME Calculator8.5/10 · Free plan
A free, open-source Linux calculator spanning everyday math, finance and programming.
Try GNOME CalculatorFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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