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Serial vs CuteCom: catalog facts
Serial	CuteCom
Paid Costs $39.99 with a free trial and upgrade pricing for earlier owners.	Free Free and open source under the GPL-3.0 licence.
macOS	Linux
Built-in support for most serial adapters without installing drivers Hex view and hex send panel for binary device protocols	Graphical alternative to minicom and screen Useful for embedded and microcontroller work
macOS only Paid licence after the trial	Linux focused Limited documentation on the project page
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-3.0
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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