Cool Retro Term vs. Terminal.app
| Feature | Cool Retro Term | Terminal.app |
|---|---|---|
 |  | |
| Tagline | A good looking terminal emulator which mimics the old cathode display. | An app for advanced users and developers with direct CLI communication to macOS. |
| Website | https://github.com/Swordfish90/cool-retro-term | https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/terminal/welcome/mac |
| Language | qml | objective-c |
| Date Created | November 22, 2013 | January 1, 1991 |
| Platform | macos linux | macos |
| File Size | ~55 MB | ~7 MB |
| Image / Terminal Graphics Protocol Support | No | No |
| Sixel Support | No | No |
| Hardware Acceleration | Yes | Yes |
| Source Code Availability | Open Source (GPL-2) | Proprietary Software |
| Source Code | https://github.com/Swordfish90/cool-retro-term | N/A |
| Development State | active | active |