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WindTerm vs Serial
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
WindTerm
6.0SSH/SFTP/Shell/Telnet/Serial terminal
Serial
8.0Connect to almost anything with a serial port
| Metric | WindTerm | Serial |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 109 | 162 |
| 90-day Installs | 303 | 497 |
| 365-day Installs | 1.2K | 2.2K |
| Version | 2.7.0 | 2.0.18 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 30.0K | 2.4K |
| GitHub Forks | 2.3K | 1.2K |
| Open Issues | 2.3K | 102 |
| License | — | MIT |
| Language | C | C++ |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1y ago | 1y ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Oct 9, 2015 |
Reviews
WindTerm
WindTerm is a versatile terminal emulator offering SSH, SFTP, Telnet, and serial connection capabilities. It appeals to DevOps professionals and developers seeking a modern, cross-platform tool with a user-friendly interface.
Serves as a terminal emulator supporting SSH, SFTP, Telnet, and serial connections.
Pros
- + Cross-platform support
- + Modern and intuitive UI
- + Comprehensive protocol support
Cons
- - Perceived abandonment
- - Stability issues
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