Terminal.app vs. Windows Terminal
| Feature | Terminal.app | Windows Terminal |
|---|---|---|
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| Tagline | An app for advanced users and developers with direct CLI communication to macOS. | The new Windows Terminal and the original Windows console host, all in the same place. |
| Website | https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/terminal/welcome/mac | https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9N0DX20HK701 |
| Language | objective-c | c++ |
| Date Created | January 1, 1991 | May 3, 2019 |
| Platform | macos | windows |
| File Size | ~7.0 MB | ~42.7 MB |
| Image / Terminal Graphics Protocol Support | No | No |
| Sixel Support | No | Yes |
| Hardware Acceleration | Yes | Yes |
| Source Code Availability | Proprietary Software | Open Source (MIT) |
| Source Code | https://github.com/microsoft/terminal | |
| Development State | active | active |

