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XQuartz vs Termora

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

XQuartz

7.0
Developer Tools

Open-source version of the X.Org X Window System

Termora

7.0
Developer Tools

Terminal emulator and SSH client

Metric XQuartz Termora
Category Developer Tools Developer Tools
AI Score 7.0 7.0
30-day Installs 6.9K 337
90-day Installs 21.8K 443
365-day Installs 97.8K 1.0K
Version 2.8.5 1.0.17
Auto-updates Yes Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 996 3.4K
GitHub Forks 69 187
Open Issues 83 145
License
Language Shell Kotlin
Last GitHub Commit 2y ago 1mo ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Jan 16, 2025

Reviews

XQuartz

XQuartz provides essential X11 support for macOS, enabling developers to use Unix-based tools. While it supports Apple Silicon and is actively maintained, it faces some performance and compatibility issues.

XQuartz acts as an X11 server and client libraries for macOS, facilitating the use of Unix graphical applications.

Pros

  • + Supports Apple Silicon
  • + Actively maintained
  • + Widely used by developers

Cons

  • - Performance issues with macOS
  • - Unresolved bugs

Termora

Termora is a cross-platform terminal emulator and SSH client that offers a modern and feature-rich experience for developers and system administrators. It supports SSH connections and terminal emulation across Windows, macOS, and Linux, making it a versatile tool for remote work.

Termora provides a terminal emulator and SSH client for accessing remote servers and systems.

Pros

  • + Cross-platform support for Windows, macOS, and Linux
  • + Built-in SSH client for remote server access
  • + Active development and regular updates

Cons

  • - Unknown license information
  • - Past reports of crashes on macOS M1 systems