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Visitmintty vs Termalin
What both publish
| Fact | mintty | Termalin |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Platforms | The site says mintty works on Windows versions from Windows XP onwards and can host WSL. | Downloads are provided for Windows 10 or later, macOS 11 or later and Linux x86_64 AppImage; the site also lists iOS apps and a browser cabinet. |
| Scripting API | Yes | Yes |
| SSH support | No | Yes |
| Support | The project directs bug reports and enhancement suggestions to its GitHub issue tracker and general Cygwin questions to the Cygwin mailing list. | Enterprise includes SLA and priority support plus a dedicated manager, migration and onboarding; vulnerability reports are acknowledged within 3 working days. |
| Supported platforms | Windows | Windows,macOS,Linux |
mintty plans
- MinttyFree
Termalin plans
- FreeFree
- Pro$8 a month
- Team$15 a month
- Beta founders — Pro, for life$149, paid once
- EnterprisePriced on request
Pick mintty if…
mintty suits Windows users working with Cygwin, MSYS, MSYS2, related environments, or WSL who want a configurable terminal emulator. It may also fit users who need Unicode, varied graphics emulation, tabs, or text-file configuration.
Pick Termalin if…
Termalin suits people who need SSH sessions, file transfers, and database access in one client, as well as users connecting MCP-capable agents to terminal workflows. Its web cabinet may suit those who need access from a phone or tablet without installing the app.