mintty vs ConEmu : Which is Better?

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mintty

mintty is a free and open source terminal emulator for Cygwin, the Unix-like environment for Windows. Developed by Andy Koppe

License: Open Source

Categories: OS & Utilities

Apps available for Windows

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ConEmu

ConEmu-Maximus5 is a full-featured local terminal for Windows devs, admins and users.

License: Open Source

Categories: Development OS & Utilities

Apps available for Windows

mintty VS ConEmu

ConEmu is a highly customizable terminal emulator for Windows, offering extensive configuration and support for multiple shells, while mintty is a lightweight, Unix-like terminal ideal for SSH and remote work with simpler configurations. The choice between them depends on the user's need for customization versus a straightforward, efficient terminal experience.

mintty

Pros:

  • Lightweight and fast
  • Unix-like terminal experience
  • Good for SSH and remote connections
  • Supports customizable keyboard shortcuts
  • Simple configuration through .minttyrc file

Cons:

  • Limited features compared to full-fledged terminals
  • Customization options are not as extensive as ConEmu
  • May lack certain advanced features for power users

ConEmu

Pros:

  • Highly customizable interface
  • Supports tabs for multiple sessions
  • Integrated with various shells (cmd, PowerShell, WSL)
  • Extensive configuration options
  • Supports split view for multiple panes

Cons:

  • Can be complex to configure for beginners
  • Windows-specific, not available on Linux
  • Some features may be overwhelming for new users

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