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CuteCom vs Serial: catalog facts
CuteCom	Serial
Free Free and open source under the GPL-3.0 licence.	Paid Costs $39.99 with a free trial and upgrade pricing for earlier owners.
Linux	macOS
Graphical alternative to minicom and screen Useful for embedded and microcontroller work	Built-in support for most serial adapters without installing drivers Hex view and hex send panel for binary device protocols
Linux focused Limited documentation on the project page	macOS only Paid licence after the trial
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-3.0	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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