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ConEmu vs mintty

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ConEmu

ConEmu is an open-source terminal emulator for Windows that provides an enhanced command prompt experience with tabs, split panes, and highly customizable features. It serves as the base for other terminal improvements on Windows.

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mintty

mintty is default terminal emulator for Cygwin, MSYS2, and Git for Windows with xterm-compatible emulation. It provides comprehensive features for terminals workflows. The tool is actively maintained with regular updates and strong community/vendor support.

TerminalsFreeOpen Source

Quick Facts

ConEmu

Year Launched2011
Pricing ModelFree
Open SourceYes
CategoryTerminals
PlatformsWindows

mintty

Year Launched2009
Pricing ModelFree
Open SourceYes
CategoryTerminals
Platforms

Pricing

ConEmu

Free

Free: 0/one-time

mintty

Free

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