ELinks vs W3M : Which is Better?

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ELinks

ELinks is a free text-based console web browser for Unix-like operating systems.

License: Open Source

Categories: Web Browsers

Apps available for Linux

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W3M

w3m is a text-based web browser as well as a pager like `more' or `less'. With w3m you can browse web pages through a terminal emulator window. Developed by Sakamoto Hironori

License: Open Source

Categories: OS & Utilities Web Browsers

Apps available for Mac OS X Linux

ELinks VS W3M

ELinks is a more feature-rich and customizable text-based web browser compared to W3M, offering support for multiple protocols and better handling of web standards. W3M, while simpler and faster, is more limited in customization and modern web support.

ELinks

Pros:

  • Lightweight and fast
  • Supports multiple protocols (HTTP, FTP, etc.)
  • Highly customizable via configuration files
  • Supports tables and frames
  • Can display images in certain environments
  • Has a built-in help system
  • Supports SSL and HTTPS
  • Good for browsing text-based websites

Cons:

  • Limited support for modern web standards
  • No JavaScript support
  • User interface can be less intuitive

W3M

Pros:

  • Fast and lightweight
  • Can display images in terminal (if supported)
  • Supports SSL connections
  • Easy to use with simple commands
  • Good for browsing text-based websites and supports tables

Cons:

  • Limited support for CSS styles
  • Less customizable compared to ELinks
  • May not render complex pages well

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