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CoolTerm vs electerm
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
CoolTerm
5.0Serial port terminal
electerm
8.0Terminal/ssh/sftp client
| Metric | CoolTerm | electerm |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 5.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 150 | 324 |
| 90-day Installs | 470 | 921 |
| 365-day Installs | 2.3K | 2.9K |
| Version | 2.4.0.3.0.1425 | 3.8.15 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 21 | 13.7K |
| GitHub Forks | 1 | 1.1K |
| Open Issues | - | 532 |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Objective-C | JavaScript |
| Last GitHub Commit | 11y ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 2, 2013 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
CoolTerm
CoolTerm is a serial port terminal with a retro, Plan 9-inspired user interface, making it a niche tool for developers and hobbyists who need serial port access. Despite its unique design, it hasn't been updated since 2014.
CoolTerm provides a terminal interface for serial port communication.
Pros
- + Retro UI appeal for enthusiasts
- + Open-source with MIT license
- + Useful for serial port communication needs
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Outdated with no recent activity
electerm
Electerm is a versatile terminal client supporting SSH, SFTP, and more, ideal for developers and remote access users.
Electerm functions as a terminal/SSH/sftp client with support for various protocols and platforms.
Pros
- + Cross-platform support
- + Rich feature set including multiple protocols
- + Actively maintained with frequent updates
Cons
- - Some open issues, especially on Windows
- - Moderate community activity