MinGW-w64 vs Cygwin : Which is Better?

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MinGW-w64

MinGW (Minimalist GNU for Windows) is a free and open source software development environment for creating Microsoft Windows applications.

License: Open Source

Categories: Development

Apps available for Windows Linux

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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

MinGW-w64 VS Cygwin Feature comparision

Feature MinGW-w64 Cygwin
Compiler
Portable
ANSI color support
Command line
Compatibility layers
Portable Linux
Developer Tools
Regular updates
Command line/bash
Command line interface
Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
Scripting
Terminal emulator
Debugger
Python
Optimized for Windows
PowerShell Scripting
Stability
Linux
*community curated information: This table may not have the most accurate information. Please suggest changes

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