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WindTerm vs WezTerm

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

WindTerm

6.0
Developer Tools

SSH/SFTP/Shell/Telnet/Serial terminal

WezTerm

8.0
Developer Tools

GPU-accelerated cross-platform terminal emulator and multiplexer

Metric WindTerm WezTerm
Category Developer Tools Developer Tools
AI Score 6.0 8.0
30-day Installs 109 3.6K
90-day Installs 303 12.1K
365-day Installs 1.2K 44.1K
Version 2.7.0 20240203-110809,5046fc22
Auto-updates Yes No
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 30.0K 24.8K
GitHub Forks 2.3K 1.2K
Open Issues 2.3K 1.6K
License NOASSERTION
Language C Rust
Last GitHub Commit 1y ago 2mo ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Aug 9, 2023

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

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