Cool Retro Term
7.1#4 in terminal emulatorsFree planFree planLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
VisitCool Retro Term vs LXTerminal
LXTerminal
6.1#30 in terminal emulatorsFree planFree planLinux
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Cool Retro Term | LXTerminal |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Profiles | Profiles include Amber, Green, Scanlines, Pixelated, Apple, Vintage, IBM DOS, IBM 3278 and Transparent Green. | Instances invoked with the same profile name share a configuration file named lxterminal-NAME.conf. |
| Purpose | Cool Retro Term is a terminal emulator designed to mimic the look and feel of old cathode tube screens. | LXTerminal is a VTE-based terminal emulator with support for multiple tabs. |
| Supported platforms | linux,macos | linux |
Cool Retro Term plans
- FreeFree
LXTerminal plans
- LXTerminalFree
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.
Pick LXTerminal if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.