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Serial vs Ghostty
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Serial
8.0Connect to almost anything with a serial port
Ghostty
8.0Terminal emulator that uses platform-native UI and GPU acceleration
| Metric | Serial | Ghostty |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 162 | 43.5K |
| 90-day Installs | 497 | 133.0K |
| 365-day Installs | 2.2K | 277.1K |
| Version | 2.0.18 | 1.3.1 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 2.4K | 46.0K |
| GitHub Forks | 1.2K | 1.9K |
| Open Issues | 102 | 186 |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | C++ | Zig |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1y ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Oct 9, 2015 | Dec 26, 2024 |
Reviews
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
Ghostty
Ghostty is a high-performance terminal emulator leveraging native UI and GPU acceleration, making it ideal for developers and power users seeking a fast and feature-rich experience.
Provides a terminal emulator with native UI and GPU acceleration for enhanced performance.
Pros
- + Exceptional performance with GPU acceleration
- + Rich feature set including native UI
- + Active development and strong community support
Cons
- - Relies on Zig language, potentially limiting plugin ecosystem
- - Moderate number of open issues