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Nova vs mi: catalog facts
Nova	mi
Paid Paid app with a free 30-day trial.	Free Free to use.
macOS	macOS
Fully native Mac app with low resource use Terminal, Git, debugging and file transfer in one window	Free, actively updated with recent security fixes Universal build for Apple Silicon and Intel Macs
macOS only, requiring macOS 15.6 or later Paid after the trial	Website and documentation are in Japanese macOS only
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License: Proprietary	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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