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CoolTerm vs Serial
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
CoolTerm
5.0Serial port terminal
Serial
8.0Connect to almost anything with a serial port
| Metric | CoolTerm | Serial |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 5.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 150 | 162 |
| 90-day Installs | 470 | 497 |
| 365-day Installs | 2.3K | 2.2K |
| Version | 2.4.0.3.0.1425 | 2.0.18 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 21 | 2.4K |
| GitHub Forks | 1 | 1.2K |
| Open Issues | - | 102 |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Objective-C | C++ |
| Last GitHub Commit | 11y ago | 1y ago |
| First Seen | Aug 2, 2013 | Oct 9, 2015 |
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- - Outdated with no recent activity
Serial
Serial is a macOS application that enables developers and hardware enthusiasts to connect to devices via serial ports, offering cross-platform support and robust functionality for working with IoT and embedded systems.
Connects to devices using serial ports, facilitating communication for developers and hardware enthusiasts.
Pros
- + Cross-platform support for various devices
- + Actively maintained and updated
- + Robust functionality for serial communication
Cons
- - Limited community discussion
- - Few recent mentions or updates beyond core functionality