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Also covers command line and open source · same kind of open-source project
Manifest Creator is Microsoft’s command-line tool for creating Windows Package Manager manifests, also known as wingetcreate.
Alternatives
The Best Terminal Alternatives in 2026
24 alternatives1 free · 14 open source
Looking for something like Terminal? Here are 24 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 1 are free or have a free plan and 14 are open source.
Microsoft Terminal combines the new Windows Terminal and the original Windows console host in one project.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionManifest CreatorManifest Creator is Microsoft’s command-line tool for…Free or freemium optionWindows TerminalWindows Terminal brings Command Prompt, PowerShell, and WSL…Another optionWinget CliWinGet is the Windows Package Manager command-line…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manifest Creator | — | Yes | Windows |
| 2 | Winget Cli | — | Yes | Windows |
| 3 | PowerShell Scripts | — | Yes | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| 4 | winfetch | — | Yes | Windows |
| 5 | Organize | — | Yes | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| 6 | PowerShell | — | Yes | — |
| 7 | Clink | — | Yes | — |
| 8 | Awesome Terminals | — | Not stated | — |
| 9 | Windows Terminal | Free | Not stated | Web, Windows |
| 10 | GetDNote | — | Not stated | Linux, macOS, Web |
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2
Also covers command line and open source · same kind of open-source project
WinGet is the Windows Package Manager command-line interface, with PowerShell modules and related tools in the project.
3
Also covers command line and open source · same kind of open-source project
This repository collects more than 600 PowerShell scripts for Linux, macOS, and Windows.
4
Also covers command line and open source · same kind of open-source project
Winfetch displays system information from the command line using a PowerShell utility.
5
Also covers command line and open source · same kind of open-source project
Organize automates file management through rules, with documentation and a version 3 release noted on its project page.
6
Also covers command line and open source · same kind of open-source project
PowerShell provides a shell and scripting environment for multiple systems, according to the project summary.
7
Also covers command line and open source · same kind of open-source project
Clink adds Bash-style command-line editing features to cmd.exe, according to its repository description.
8
Awesome Terminals
github.com/cdleon/awesome-terminalsAlso covers command line · same kind of open-source project
This repository collects terminal emulators, according to its title and description.
9
Also covers command line · free
Windows Terminal brings Command Prompt, PowerShell, and WSL into one command-line app, with tabs, panes, and custom themes.
10
GetDNote
getdnote.comAlso covers command line
Dnote is a terminal-based notebook for capturing commands and snippets, with full-text search and a self-hosted server API.
11
Scoop
github.com/ScoopInstaller/ScoopAlso covers command line · same kind of open-source project
Install Windows apps from the command line with Scoop, which aims to keep setup minimal.
12
Command Line Tools
github.com/learn-anything/command-line-toolsAlso covers command line · same kind of open-source project
This repository collects command-line utilities, according to its title and description.
13
Awesome CLI Apps
github.com/agarrharr/awesome-cli-appsAlso covers command line · same kind of open-source project
This repository curates command-line applications across different categories.
14
Silent Install
silentinstall.orgAlso covers command line
Silent Install Builder creates installers and multi-pack setups, and can record installation automation scripts for software without command-line options.
15
WinGet
learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/package-mana…Also covers command line
WinGet discovers, installs, upgrades, removes, and configures applications from the command line.
16
Scoop
scoop.shAlso covers command line
Scoop installs Windows software from the command line, according to the supplied description.
17
ss64
ss64.comAlso covers command line
SS64 provides command-line references for Linux, macOS, Windows Command Prompt, PowerShell, and other scripting tools.
18
Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
RBTray offers a small Windows utility as a maintained fork of the original project; its repository says it is in maintenance mode.
19
Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
Microsoft PowerToys is a collection of Windows utilities for productivity and customization, according to its repository description.
20
Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
dwm-win32 is a port of the X11 dwm window manager to Microsoft Windows.
21
Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
OfflineInsiderEnroll enables access to the Windows Insider Program on machines not signed in with a Microsoft account.
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Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
Winbindex indexes Windows binaries and links to files hosted on Microsoft's public symbol server.
23
Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
psmux brings tmux-style terminal multiplexing to PowerShell, Windows Terminal, and cmd.exe through a native Windows implementation.
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Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
Tiny Care Terminal displays self-care messages and other information while a user works in the terminal.
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What is the best alternative to Terminal?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to Terminal are Manifest Creator, Winget Cli, and PowerShell Scripts.
Is there a free alternative to Terminal?
Yes. Windows Terminal is free or offer a free plan.
Are there open-source alternatives to Terminal?
Yes: Manifest Creator, Winget Cli, PowerShell Scripts, and winfetch.
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