Cygwin vs MSYS2 : Which is Better?

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Cygwin

Cygwin is a Unix-like environment and command-line interface for Microsoft Windows. Developed by Corinna Vinschen, Christopher Faylor

License: Open Source

Categories: OS & Utilities

Apps available for Windows

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MSYS2

License: Open Source

Apps available for Windows

Cygwin VS MSYS2 Feature comparision

Feature Cygwin MSYS2
ANSI color support
Command line
Compatibility layers
Portable Linux
Python
Optimized for Windows
PowerShell Scripting
Scripting
Compiler
Developer Tools
Portable
Regular updates
Command line/bash
Stability
Terminal emulator
Command line interface
Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
Linux
Built-in SSH client
Telnet client
Host management
Tabbed interface
Quake-style
Customizable
Support for SFTP
X server
Ssh tunnel
Auto-saving
*community curated information: This table may not have the most accurate information. Please suggest changes

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