Side by side
ConEmu vs Xfce Terminal
Both stand on terminal emulators. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Windows
ConEmu provides a configurable Windows window for running console programs, with tabs, splits and Far Manager integration. Remember that shell features such as command history and remote access are outside its scope.
Visit ConEmu Free plan Linux
Visit Xfce Terminal The facts
| ConEmu | Xfce Terminal | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | Linux |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | conemu.github.io | docs.xfce.org |
| On terminal emulators | #8 of 40 | #37 of 40 |
ConEmu: what it does well
- Tabs and splits organize separate programs
- Hosts PowerShell, Cygwin, MSYS and WSL Bash
- Offers customizable visual settings and color support
- Settings can be stored for portable use
What to know first
- It is not itself a shell
- It does not provide remote access or command history
- WSL2 PTY support may require workarounds
Xfce Terminal: what it does well
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