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SyncTERM vs electerm
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
SyncTERM
4.0BBS terminal program
electerm
8.0Terminal/ssh/sftp client
| Metric | SyncTERM | electerm |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 4.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 19 | 324 |
| 90-day Installs | 45 | 921 |
| 365-day Installs | 203 | 2.9K |
| Version | 1.8 | 3.8.15 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 1 | 13.7K |
| GitHub Forks | - | 1.1K |
| Open Issues | - | 532 |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | C | JavaScript |
| Last GitHub Commit | 5y ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
SyncTERM
SyncTERM is a niche BBS terminal program that allows users to connect to Bulletin Board Systems, offering a retro computing experience. It supports terminal emulation and is ideal for enthusiasts of old-school online communication.
Enables users to connect to and interact with Bulletin Board Systems through terminal emulation.
Pros
- + Open-source under GPL-3.0
- + Specifically designed for BBS systems
- + Available via Homebrew for macOS
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Sparse community support and low usage
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