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ConMan vs minicom: catalog facts
ConManminicom
Free

Free and open source under GPL-3.0-or-later.

Free

Free and open source.

Linux Linux, Command line
  • Supports several local and remote console types
  • Can log and timestamp console output
  • Works in a plain text console
  • Long-established tool for serial consoles
  • Focused on serial console administration
  • Text interface with keyboard menus only
  • Aimed at Linux and Unix systems
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: GPL-3.0-or-later License: GPL-2.0
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked October 8, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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