ConEmu
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VisitConEmu vs Tabby
What both publish
| Fact | ConEmu | Tabby |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | The maker describes deep integration with Far Manager, including plugins, macros, thumbnails, and tiles. | Includes WinSCP integration and shell profiles. |
| Scripting API | Yes | Yes |
| Shell support | It can host WinAPI console programs and Unix PTY programs such as cmd, PowerShell, Cygwin, MSYS, and WSL Bash. | Supports PowerShell, PS Core, WSL, Git-Bash, Cygwin, Cmder, and CMD. |
| Split panes | Yes | Yes |
| SSH support | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Windows | Windows, Mac, and Linux. |
ConEmu plans
- ConEmuFree
Tabby plans
- Free FOSSFree
Pick ConEmu if…
ConEmu suits Windows users who want tabs and split panes for running multiple console or simple GUI applications in one window. It may also appeal to Far Manager users seeking its listed plugins, macros, thumbnails, and tiles integration.
Pick Tabby if…
Tabby suits users who need one terminal app for local shells, serial connections, SSH, or Telnet. Its range of shell options and pane layouts may also suit people who work across multiple sessions.