rxvt-unicode vs mintty : Which is Better?

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rxvt-unicode

rxvt-unicode is a customizable terminal emulator forked from rxvt.

License: Open Source

Categories: OS & Utilities

Apps available for Mac OS X Linux

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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

rxvt-unicode VS mintty

Mintty is known for its user-friendly interface and customization options, making it a great choice for Cygwin and MSYS users. In contrast, rxvt-unicode offers extensive configurability and is lightweight, appealing to advanced users seeking a highly tailored terminal experience.

rxvt-unicode

Pros:

  • Highly customizable with extensive options
  • Supports true color and transparency
  • Good support for UTF-8 and other encodings
  • Lightweight with low memory usage
  • Can run on multiple platforms including Windows and Linux

Cons:

  • Complex configuration options for new users
  • Limited built-in features compared to some modern terminals
  • Can be less user-friendly for beginners

mintty

Pros:

  • Customizable appearance with themes
  • Supports Unicode and various character encodings
  • Tabs support for multiple terminal sessions
  • Integration with Cygwin and MSYS
  • Lightweight and fast performance

Cons:

  • Limited features compared to some other terminals
  • May have compatibility issues with certain applications
  • Less frequent updates and community support

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