GNOME Calculator vs KCalc

GNOME Calculator8.4Visit KKCalc8.1Visit

Higher score GNOME Calculator #4 in Scientific Calculator Apps 8.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 6 features Try GNOME Calculator

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K KCalc #5 in Scientific Calculator Apps 8.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 6 features Visit KDE

• GNOME Calculator fits best

  Linux users wanting a capable free desktop calculator

• KCalc fits best

  Linux users needing a focused scientific calculator

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Side by side

Feature	GNOME Calculator 8.4/10 Visit ↗	KKCalc 8.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.4	8.1
Ranking	#4 in Scientific Calculator Apps	#5 in Scientific Calculator Apps
Best for	Linux users wanting a capable free desktop calculator	Linux users needing a focused scientific calculator
Pricing model	Free	Free
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	Linux	Linux
Support	Docs	Docs, Community
Built for	Solo	Solo, Small business
Features GNOME Calculator 0/6 · KCalc 1/6
Equation solving	Not published	Not published
Statistics tools	Not published	✓ (best)
Programmable functions	Not published	Not published
Complex numbers	Not published	Not published
Offline mode	Not published	Not published
Matrix operations	Not published	Not published
Specs
Platform support	Not published	Desktop
Our review
Pros	Scientific functions include logarithms, trigonometry and hyperbolic functions. Financial mode covers periodic interest rates and present or future value. Includes number-base conversions, bitwise operations and calculation history.	Combines scientific, statistical, numeral-system, and bitwise calculations. Results stack, memory registers, and constants support repeat calculations. Configurable precision, display, keyboard shortcuts, and clipboard controls.
Cons	Available only for Linux desktop. Support channels are limited to documentation. Its scope is calculation rather than a broader scientific workflow.	Its listed platform is Linux desktop, not a cross-platform calculator. Its focus is calculator functions rather than a broader scientific workspace. Support channels are documentation and community.
Our verdict	GNOME Calculator is a free, open-source desktop application from the GNOME Project for mathematical equations and calculations. It suits Linux users who want one calculator for everyday arithmetic as well as scientific, financial and… Read the review →	KCalc is KDE’s open-source Linux desktop calculator for people who want arithmetic alongside scientific and statistical functions. It covers trigonometric and hyperbolic functions, logarithms, powers, factorials, and statistics such as… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• GNOME Calculator — where it wins

  • Scientific functions include logarithms, trigonometry and hyperbolic functions.
  • Financial mode covers periodic interest rates and present or future value.
  • Includes number-base conversions, bitwise operations and calculation history.

  Where it doesn't

  • Available only for Linux desktop.
  • Support channels are limited to documentation.
  • Its scope is calculation rather than a broader scientific workflow.

• KCalc — where it wins

  • Combines scientific, statistical, numeral-system, and bitwise calculations.
  • Results stack, memory registers, and constants support repeat calculations.
  • Configurable precision, display, keyboard shortcuts, and clipboard controls.

  Where it doesn't

  • Its listed platform is Linux desktop, not a cross-platform calculator.
  • Its focus is calculator functions rather than a broader scientific workspace.
  • Support channels are documentation and community.

• GNOME Calculator8.4/10 · Free plan

  A free Linux desktop calculator spanning scientific, financial and programming work.

  Try GNOME CalculatorFull verdict →
• KKCalc8.1/10 · Free plan

  A focused, free Linux calculator with scientific, statistical, and number-base tools.

  Visit KDEFull verdict →