iTerm2 vs Xfce-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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Xfce-Terminal

Xfce Terminal was developed to fit the need for a lightweight and easy to use terminal emulator in the Xfce desktop environment. Developed by Xfce, Benedikt Meurer, Nick Schermer

License: Open Source

Categories: OS & Utilities

Apps available for Linux BSD Xfce

iTerm2 VS Xfce-Terminal

iTerm2 is a feature-rich terminal emulator designed for macOS, offering advanced capabilities like split panes and extensive customization options. On the other hand, Xfce-Terminal is a lightweight and resource-efficient terminal primarily suited for Linux environments, focusing on simplicity and basic terminal functionalities.

iTerm2

Pros:

  • Highly customizable
  • Excellent performance
  • Rich feature set
  • Strong community support
  • Supports split panes

Cons:

  • MacOS only
  • Can be overwhelming for beginners
  • Higher resource usage compared to lightweight terminals

Xfce-Terminal

Pros:

  • Lightweight
  • Resource-efficient
  • Simple and straightforward
  • Good for basic terminal tasks
  • Easy to use

Cons:

  • Limited features compared to advanced terminals
  • Less customizable
  • Fewer integrations and plugins

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