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At a Glance
ConEmu
ConEmu
Star Rating
(13)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (45.5% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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iTerm2
iTerm2
Star Rating
(50)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (40.8% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about iTerm2
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that ConEmu excels in Windows support with a score of 9.7, making it a preferred choice for users operating in a Windows environment, while iTerm2 struggles significantly with Windows support, scoring only 2.9.
  • Reviewers mention that ConEmu offers robust Linux support with a score of 9.7, which is a standout feature compared to iTerm2's lower score of 6.3 in this area, indicating a more versatile application for cross-platform users.
  • G2 users highlight the superior scrolling experience in iTerm2, which received a score of 9.5, compared to ConEmu's score of 8.9, suggesting that iTerm2 may provide a smoother user experience when navigating through command outputs.
  • Users on G2 appreciate the customization options available in both products, with both ConEmu and iTerm2 scoring 9.3 and 9.5 respectively, but iTerm2 is noted for its more intuitive interface for setting up personalized configurations.
  • Reviewers mention that ConEmu has a slight edge in resource usage with a score of 9.4, while iTerm2's score of 8.9 indicates that it may consume more system resources, which could be a consideration for users with limited hardware capabilities.
  • Users say that the command-line interface in iTerm2 is highly praised, scoring 9.7, which suggests a more user-friendly experience compared to ConEmu's score of 9.2, making it potentially easier for users to execute commands efficiently.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
ConEmu
No pricing available
iTerm2
No pricing available
Free Trial
ConEmu
No trial information available
iTerm2
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.5
11
9.7
42
Ease of Use
9.4
11
9.3
42
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
9.0
5
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.8
7
9.2
19
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
11
8.6
43
Features by Category
9.3
39
8.3
308
Performance
Not enough data
9.3
27
9.4
6
8.9
34
8.9
6
8.0
34
Operating System
9.7
5
6.3
15
9.7
5
2.9
7
Not enough data
9.8
40
Not enough data
Not enough data
User Interface
8.9
6
9.5
38
9.3
5
9.5
40
Not enough data
9.3
34
9.2
6
9.7
39
Licensing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
ConEmu
ConEmu
iTerm2
iTerm2
ConEmu and iTerm2 are categorized as Terminal Emulator
Unique Categories
ConEmu
ConEmu has no unique categories
iTerm2
iTerm2 has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
ConEmu
ConEmu
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
18.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
45.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
36.4%
iTerm2
iTerm2
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
30.6%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
40.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
28.6%
Reviewers' Industry
ConEmu
ConEmu
Information Technology and Services
27.3%
Telecommunications
9.1%
Research
9.1%
Marketing and Advertising
9.1%
Libraries
9.1%
Other
36.4%
iTerm2
iTerm2
Computer Software
36.7%
Information Technology and Services
28.6%
Internet
10.2%
Marketing and Advertising
4.1%
Financial Services
4.1%
Other
16.3%
Most Helpful Reviews
ConEmu
ConEmu
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Steve C.
SC
Steve C.
Verified User in Higher Education

ConEmu makes using CygWin a lot easier! And it remembers my configurations during version upgrades.

Most Helpful Critical Review
iTerm2
iTerm2
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Computer Software
GC
Verified User in Computer Software

If you open up your terminal at least once a week it will make your live a little bit better. If you spend most of your day in a terminal, you can't live without it. I mean you can, but why bother?

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Online Media

- Font size can be improved - Font variety can be improved by adding custom fonts

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Discussions
ConEmu
ConEmu Discussions
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iTerm2
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