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  1. Termux icon
     131 likes

    Access a full Unix environment on Android without rooting. Automate tasks with command-line tools, ssh, and package installs via Apt.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    • zsh
    • GNU Bourne Again SHell
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
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    141 alternatives
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  2. PowerShell icon
     204 likes

    PowerShell (including Windows PowerShell and PowerShell Core) is a task automation and configuration management framework from Microsoft, consisting of a command-line shell and associated scripting language built on the .NET Framework.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • US flagUnited States
    PowerShell screenshot 1
    75 alternatives
  3. fish icon
     124 likes

    Fish is a user-friendly command line shell for UNIX-like operating systems such as Linux

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Rust
    • Linux Mobile
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    32 alternatives
  4. Cmder icon
     243 likes

    Cmder is an open-source replacement for the Windows command-line. It relies on ConEmu , extending it with the power of clink and some great looking defaults including a Monokai color scheme and custom prompt...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • clink
    • ConEmu
    • Windows Command Prompt
    • PowerShell
    • US flagUnited States
    Cmder screenshot 1
    Vim
    Split View
    43 alternatives
  5. Cygwin icon
     230 likes

    Cygwin is a Unix-like environment and command-line interface for Microsoft Windows. Cygwin provides native integration of Windows-based applications, data, and other system resources with applications, software tools, and data of the Unix-like environment.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • US flagUnited States
    Cygwin terminals running on Windows 7
  6. ReTerminal icon
     21 likes

    ReTerminal is a sleek, Material 3-inspired terminal emulator designed as a modern alternative to the legacy Jackpal Terminal. Built on Termux's robust TerminalView.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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    84 alternatives
  7. Bash is the shell, or command language interpreter, that will appear in the GNU operating system. Bash is an sh-compatible shell that incorporates useful features from the Korn shell (ksh) and C shell (csh). It is intended to conform to the IEEE POSIX P1003.2/ISO 9945.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Linux Mobile
    • Mac
    Bash using the ls command
    31 alternatives
  8. Zsh icon
     129 likes

    Zsh is a UNIX command interpreter (shell) which of the standard shells most resembles the Korn shell (ksh); its compatibility with the 1988 Korn shell has been gradually increasing. It includes enhancements of many types, notably in the command-line editor, options for...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Linux Mobile
    zsh suggestions in action
    28 alternatives
  9. Nushell icon
     24 likes

    This project has reached a minimum-viable product level of quality. While contributors dogfood it as their daily driver, it may be unstable for some commands. Future releases will work fill out missing features and improve stability.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • US flagUnited States
    Nu pipelines use structured data so you can safely select, filter, and sort the same way every time.
    Out-of-the-box support for JSON, YAML, SQLite, Excel, and more.
    Detailed error messages.
    29 alternatives
  10. uniTerm icon
     5 likes

    Lightweight all-in-one terminal supporting 20+ protocols, autonomous AI agent for shell commands, database client, file transfer, and real-time server monitoring.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • CN flagChina
    Start Tab — Connection cards for quick access
    New Connection — 20+ protocols supported
    SSH Terminal + AI Assistant Sidebar
    22 alternatives
  11. IPython icon
     85 likes

    Provides a versatile architecture for interactive computing featuring dynamic shell, data visualization, and parallel computing capabilities.

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    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Python
    Normal startup
    Time-saving features: TAB completion, automatic parentheses and quotes for function calls and information about defined variables
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    44 alternatives
  12. Terminal icon
     86 likes

    Terminal (also referred to as Terminal.app) is a terminal emulator included in Apple's Mac OS X operating system. It originated in Mac OS X's predecessors, NEXTSTEP and OPENSTEP, and allows the user to interact with the computer through a command line interface.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • US flagUnited States
    Terminal screenshot 1
    124 alternatives
  13. GNU Screen icon
     91 likes

    Enables full-screen terminal session multiplexing, independent windows for processes, VT100 emulation, scrollback, copy-paste, and detachable sessions.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • US flagUnited States
    GNU Screen screenshot 1
    15 alternatives
  14. TLDR pages icon
     22 likes

    The TLDR pages are a community effort to simplify the beloved man pages with practical examples.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Global
    TLDR pages screenshot 1
    18 alternatives
  15. clink icon
     62 likes

    Clink enhances your productivity in Microsoft Windows' "cmd.exe". If you're familiar with Bash then you will be familiar with the changes that clink brings to "cmd.exe" (it uses the same 'Readline' library that Bash uses). It is a small utility.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
    clink screenshot 1
    14 alternatives
  16. ShellExView icon
     44 likes

    Shell Extensions are in-process COM objects which extends the abilities of Windows operating system. Most shell extensions are automatically installed by the operating system, but there are also many other applications that install additional shell extension components.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • File Explorer
    • IL flagIsrael
    ShellExView screenshot 1
    14 alternatives
  17. Command Prompt, also known as cmd.exe or cmd (after its executable file name), is the command-line interpreter on Windows NT, Windows CE, OS/2 and eComStation operating systems. It is the counterpart of COMMAND.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • US flagUnited States
    A picture of cmd, with the name blacked out.
    47 alternatives
  18. Starship icon
     18 likes

    Starship is the minimal, blazing fast, and extremely customizable prompt for any shell! Shows the information you need, while staying sleek and minimal. Quick installation available for Bash, Fish, ZSH, Ion, and Powershell.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Global
    Starship screenshot 1
    10 alternatives
  19. Atuin icon
     10 likes

    Sync, search, and backup shell history with Atuin. Now with additional support for storing and sharing shell aliases, and global env vars.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • fish
    • zsh
    • GNU Bourne Again SHell
    • US flagUnited States
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    5 alternatives
  20. Git Bash icon
     20 likes

    Git for Windows provides a BASH emulation used to run Git from the command line. *NIX users should feel right at home, as the BASH emulation behaves just like the "git" command in LINUX and UNIX environments.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Git Bash screenshot 1
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    10 alternatives
  21. Mosh icon
     35 likes

    Mosh (mobile shell), the mobile SSH replacement. Remote terminal application that allows roaming, supports intermittent connectivity, and provides intelligent local echo and line editing of user keystrokes.

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    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • US flagUnited States
    Mosh screenshot 1
    10 alternatives
  22. Elk Shell icon
     3 likes

    Elk is an experimental shell language that aims to seamlessly combine the syntax of a shell language like bash with the syntax of a general-purpose language like Python. Bash is great for executing programs and handling files, but can be quite limiting and tedious to use when it...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Elk Shell screenshot 1
    27 alternatives