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HTerm vs Termite: catalog facts
HTerm	Termite
Free Freeware; the author accepts donations via PayPal.	Free Free to download and use from CompuPhase.
Windows, Linux	Windows
ASCII, hex, binary and decimal input and output Works with hardware and virtual USB serial ports	Chat-style interface that is quick to learn Automatic search for the right COM port
Closed source freeware Configuration is done through an XML file	Windows only Serial connections only, with no SSH or Telnet
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License: Freeware	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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