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minicom vs tio: catalog facts
minicom	tio
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source.
Linux, Command line	Linux, Command line
Works in a plain text console Long-established tool for serial consoles	Simple to start with a single command Works entirely in the terminal
Text interface with keyboard menus only Aimed at Linux and Unix systems	Command line only, no graphical interface Only for serial connections, not SSH or Telnet
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-2.0	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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