Cool Retro Term vs. Windows Terminal
| Feature | Cool Retro Term | Windows Terminal |
|---|---|---|
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| Tagline | A good looking terminal emulator which mimics the old cathode display. | The new Windows Terminal and the original Windows console host, all in the same place. |
| Website | https://github.com/Swordfish90/cool-retro-term | https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9N0DX20HK701 |
| Language | qml | c++ |
| Date Created | November 22, 2013 | May 3, 2019 |
| Platform | macos linux | windows |
| File Size | ~55.0 MB | ~42.7 MB |
| Image / Terminal Graphics Protocol Support | No | No |
| Sixel Support | No | Yes |
| Hardware Acceleration | Yes | Yes |
| Source Code Availability | Open Source (GPL-2) | Open Source (MIT) |
| Source Code | https://github.com/Swordfish90/cool-retro-term | https://github.com/microsoft/terminal |
| Development State | active | active |

