W3M vs ELinks Comparison
Compare features to find which solution is best for your needs.
W3M
w3m is a text-based web browser as well as a pager like `more' or `less'. With w3m you can browse web pages through a terminal emulator window. by Sakamoto Hironori
Open Source
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Available for:
Mac OS X
Linux
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ELinks
ELinks is a free text-based console web browser for Unix-like operating systems.
Open Source
Categories:
Available for:
Linux
Summary
ELinks is a more feature-rich and customizable text-based web browser compared to W3M, offering support for multiple protocols and better handling of web standards. W3M, while simpler and faster, is more limited in customization and modern web support.
Pros & Cons Comparison
W3M
Pros
- Fast and lightweight
- Can display images in terminal (if supported)
- Supports SSL connections
- Easy to use with simple commands
- Good for browsing text-based websites and supports tables
Cons
- Limited support for CSS styles
- Less customizable compared to ELinks
- May not render complex pages well
ELinks
Pros
- Lightweight and fast
- Supports multiple protocols (HTTP, FTP, etc.)
- Highly customizable via configuration files
- Supports tables and frames
- Can display images in certain environments
- Has a built-in help system
- Supports SSL and HTTPS
- Good for browsing text-based websites
Cons
- Limited support for modern web standards
- No JavaScript support
- User interface can be less intuitive
