Terminal.app vs. xterm
| Feature | Terminal.app | xterm |
|---|---|---|
 |  | |
| Tagline | An app for advanced users and developers with direct CLI communication to macOS. | A terminal emulator for the X Window System. |
| Website | https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/terminal/welcome/mac | https://invisible-island.net/xterm/ |
| Language | objective-c | c |
| Date Created | January 1, 1991 | January 1, 1984 |
| Platforms | macos | macos linux bsd |
| File Size | ~7 MB | ~11 MB |
| Image / Terminal Graphics Protocol Support | No | No |
| Sixel Support | No | Yes |
| Hardware Acceleration | Yes | No |
| Source Code Availability | Proprietary Software | Open Source (MIT) |
| Source Code | N/A | https://invisible-mirror.net/archives/xterm/ |
| Development State | active | active |