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description: Apps with standard navigation let you open a single record at a time. However, apps with console navigation let you open multiple records at a time, and related records open in subtabs under the original record.
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# How Are Console Apps Different from Standard Apps?

Apps with standard navigation let you open a single record at a time. However, apps with console navigation let you open multiple records at a time, and related records open in subtabs under the original record.

### Required Editions

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          <td class="slds-cell-wrap" style="vertical-align:top;">Available in: Salesforce Classic and Lightning Experience</td>

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            <p>Available in: <strong>Essentials</strong>, <strong>Professional</strong>,
              <strong>Enterprise</strong>, <strong>Performance</strong>, <strong>Unlimited</strong>, and
              <strong>Developer</strong> Editions
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            <p>Lightning console apps are available for
              an extra cost to users with Salesforce Platform user licenses for
              certain products. Some restrictions apply. For pricing details,
              contact your Salesforce account executive.</p>
            <p style="margin-bottom:0;">Lightning console
              apps are available in the Essentials edition in Lightning Experience
              only.</p>
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Here’s a look at how standard navigation apps (1) and console navigation apps (2) are different.

![Screen shot showing differences between nav types.](https://sf-zdocs-cdn-prod.zoominsoftware.com/tdta-service-console-264-0-0-production-enus/75c6dd08-020e-4339-beb1-c617dbcf77fb/console/images/console_vs_standard_app.png)

In Lightning console apps, your app’s navigation rules determine how records are opened. You can configure related records to open as workspace tabs, or as subtabs of a new workspace tab. For example, you can have contact records open as a subtab of that contact’s account.

With console apps, you can work with multiple records more efficiently. If you work in a fast-paced environment, console apps are a great solution.

#### See Also

- [Salesforce Console](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=service.console2_about.htm&release=264.0.0&type=5 "Salesforce Console apps are a tab-based workspace suited for fast-paced work environments. Manage multiple records on a single screen and reduce time spent clicking and scrolling to quickly find, update, and create records.")
- [Plan Your Salesforce Console Implementation](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=service.console2_setting_up.htm&release=264.0.0&type=5 "Determine whether your console is for Service, Sales, or a unique business need. Think about your console users and what information they need most.")