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electerm vs WezTerm

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

electerm

8.0
Developer Tools

Terminal/ssh/sftp client

WezTerm

8.0
Developer Tools

GPU-accelerated cross-platform terminal emulator and multiplexer

Metric electerm WezTerm
Category Developer Tools Developer Tools
AI Score 8.0 8.0
30-day Installs 324 3.6K
90-day Installs 921 12.1K
365-day Installs 2.9K 44.1K
Version 3.8.15 20240203-110809,5046fc22
Auto-updates Yes No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 13.7K 24.8K
GitHub Forks 1.1K 1.2K
Open Issues 532 1.6K
License MIT NOASSERTION
Language JavaScript Rust
Last GitHub Commit 1mo ago 2mo ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Aug 9, 2023

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

WezTerm

WezTerm is a high-performance, GPU-accelerated terminal emulator and multiplexer designed for developers and power users. It offers cross-platform functionality, extensive customization options, and excellent performance, making it a top choice for those who demand a powerful terminal experience.

WezTerm provides a terminal emulator and multiplexer with GPU acceleration for enhanced performance.

Pros

  • + GPU-accelerated performance for smooth operation
  • + Cross-platform support across multiple operating systems
  • + Highly customizable configuration options

Cons

  • - High number of open issues may indicate potential instability
  • - Auto-updates are disabled, requiring manual intervention