Contour
6.8#5 in terminal emulatorsFree planFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitContour vs Cool Retro Term
Cool Retro Term
7.1#4 in terminal emulatorsFree planFree planLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Contour | Cool Retro Term |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Rendering | Contour supports GPU accelerated rendering and high DPI displays. | The 1.2.0 release added sub-pixel rasterization and a blinking cursor. |
| Support | The site links to the Contour community on Discord. | The project wiki provides installation and Linux/macOS build instructions, theme guidance, and information about the terminal widget. |
| Supported platforms | Linux,macOS,FreeBSD,OpenBSD,Windows | linux,macos |
Contour plans
- ContourFree
Cool Retro Term plans
- FreeFree
Pick Contour if…
Contour may suit advanced users who want modal navigation, persistent sessions, and GPU-accelerated rendering in a terminal. It supports several desktop operating systems and includes remote session capabilities.
Pick Cool Retro Term if…
Cool Retro Term suits Linux and macOS users who want terminal sessions with adjustable CRT-style visuals. Its theme guidance and multiple-tab support may also appeal to users who want to customize the appearance and organization of terminal windows.