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Terminology vs cool-retro-term: catalog facts
Terminology	cool-retro-term
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source.
Linux	Linux
Runs on X11, Wayland or the bare framebuffer Compressed in-memory scrollback that never touches disk	Convincing CRT effects with several retro profiles Full terminal emulator, not just a screensaver
No Windows or macOS version Depends on the EFL libraries	Visual effects make text harder to read than a plain terminal Heavier on graphics resources than ordinary terminals
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open 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 September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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