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minicom vs ConMan: catalog facts
minicomConMan
Free

Free and open source.

Free

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

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

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked October 8, 2026

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