Alacritty vs. Cool Retro Term
| Feature | Alacritty | Cool Retro Term |
|---|---|---|
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| Tagline | A cross-platform, OpenGL terminal emulator. | A good looking terminal emulator which mimics the old cathode display. |
| Website | https://alacritty.org | https://github.com/Swordfish90/cool-retro-term |
| Language | rust | qml |
| Date Created | January 6, 2017 | November 22, 2013 |
| Platform | macos windows linux bsd | macos linux |
| File Size | ~16.2 MB | ~55.0 MB |
| Image / Terminal Graphics Protocol Support | Yes | No |
| Sixel Support | No | No |
| Hardware Acceleration | Yes | Yes |
| Source Code Availability | Open Source (Apache 2.0) | Open Source (GPL-2) |
| Source Code | https://github.com/alacritty/alacritty | https://github.com/Swordfish90/cool-retro-term |
| Development State | active | active |

