Windows Command Prompt vs ConEmu : Which is Better?

Windows Command Prompt

Windows Command Prompt, also known as cmd.exe or cmd, is the command-line interpreter on Windows. Developed by Microsoft

License: Commercial

Apps available for Windows

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

License: Open Source

Apps available for Windows

Feature	Windows Command Prompt	ConEmu
Command line interface
Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
Scripting
Terminal emulator
ANSI color support
Built-in SSH client
Command line/bash
Tabbed interface
Quake-style
Command line
Customizable
Optimized for Windows
PowerShell Scripting
Support for SFTP
X server
Compatibility layers
Portable Linux
Portable
Ssh tunnel
Auto-saving
Split-screen view
Tiling Panes
Clean design
Compiler
Developer Tools
Regular updates
Electron based
Background transparency
Create SSH users
Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
Kubernetes
Multi-tabs
Multiple window layouts
Programmatic Tab and Window Management
Remote Debugging
Shell integration
Tabs
Configurable
Function Key Shortcuts
Support for Multiple Monitors
Plugins
Annotate history
Dropdown terminal
Built-in Terminal
Split tabs
Make window transparent
Built-in search engine

*community curated information: This table may not have the most accurate information. Please suggest changes

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