iTerm2 vs Terminal : Which is Better?

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iTerm2

iTerm2 is a GPL-licensed terminal emulator for macOS. It was derived from and has mostly supplanted the earlier "iTerm" application. Developed by George Nachman

License: Open Source

Categories: OS & Utilities

Apps available for Mac OS X

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Terminal

Terminal (Terminal.app) is the terminal emulator included in the macOS operating system. Developed by Apple Inc

License: Free

Categories: OS & Utilities

Apps available for Mac OS X

iTerm2 VS Terminal

Terminal is a basic command line interface pre-installed on macOS, ideal for casual users. In contrast, iTerm2 offers a plethora of advanced features and customization options, making it more suitable for power users and developers.

iTerm2

Pros:

  • Advanced features for power users
  • Highly customizable
  • Supports split panes and tabs
  • Better search functionality
  • Rich scripting support

Cons:

  • More complex for beginners
  • Can be overwhelming due to many features
  • Might consume more resources
  • Requires installation
  • Updates may introduce bugs

Terminal

Pros:

  • Simple and straightforward interface
  • Pre-installed on macOS
  • Good for basic terminal tasks
  • Stable and reliable
  • Lightweight

Cons:

  • Limited features compared to alternatives
  • Lacks customization options
  • No split pane support
  • No advanced search capabilities
  • No built-in clipboard management

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