Terminal vs ConEmu : Which is Better?

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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

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ConEmu

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

License: Open Source

Apps available for Windows

Terminal VS ConEmu

Terminal is a native application for macOS that offers a lightweight and fast experience with good integration and basic features. In contrast, ConEmu is a powerful console emulator for Windows that provides extensive customization and support for multiple shell environments, making it ideal for power users.

Terminal

Pros:

  • Lightweight and fast
  • Native integration with macOS
  • Supports multiple tabs
  • Customizable profiles
  • Easy access to system commands

Cons:

  • Limited to macOS
  • Lacks advanced features compared to others
  • Not as visually appealing

ConEmu

Pros:

  • Highly customizable interface
  • Supports multiple console applications
  • Tabs and split views
  • Integration with various shells
  • Extensive configuration options

Cons:

  • Can be resource-intensive
  • Complex setup for beginners
  • Potential compatibility issues with some applications

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