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Termite vs HTerm: catalog facts
Termite	HTerm
Free Free to download and use from CompuPhase.	Free Freeware; the author accepts donations via PayPal.
Windows	Windows, Linux
Chat-style interface that is quick to learn Automatic search for the right COM port	ASCII, hex, binary and decimal input and output Works with hardware and virtual USB serial ports
Windows only Serial connections only, with no SSH or Telnet	Closed source freeware Configuration is done through an XML file
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License: Freeware
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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