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electerm vs Serial
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
electerm
8.0Terminal/ssh/sftp client
Serial
8.0Connect to almost anything with a serial port
| Metric | electerm | Serial |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 324 | 162 |
| 90-day Installs | 921 | 497 |
| 365-day Installs | 2.9K | 2.2K |
| Version | 3.8.15 | 2.0.18 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 13.7K | 2.4K |
| GitHub Forks | 1.1K | 1.2K |
| Open Issues | 532 | 102 |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | JavaScript | C++ |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1mo ago | 1y ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Oct 9, 2015 |
Reviews
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
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