Bash Alternatives

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15 best bash alternatives for Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, Android and more. Bash alternative list source: gnu.org

15 alternativesFree, Open Source Linux, Mac, Windows

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15 best bash alternatives for Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, Android and more. Bash alternative list source: gnu.org

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Originally added: September 17, 2018

Compare Bash alternatives

Compare top-ranked Bash alternatives by score, license, and supported platforms.

Alternative	Score	License	Platforms
Zsh	95% Archived community votes: 167	Free, Open Source	Linux
IPython	97% Archived community votes: 143	Free, Open Source	Windows, Mac, Linux
Fish	97% Archived community votes: 111	Free, Open Source	Windows, Mac, Linux
Win-bash	84% Archived community votes: 25	Free, Open Source	Windows
KornShell	84% Archived community votes: 19	Free, Open Source	Linux
Dash	27% Archived community votes: 11	Free, Open Source	Linux
Xiki	14% Archived community votes: 7	Free, Open Source	Mac, Linux
Rc - a shell	14% Archived community votes: 7	Free, Open Source	Linux
Levinux	50% Archived community votes: 6	Free, Open Source	Windows, Mac, Linux
The xonsh shell	33% Archived community votes: 3	Free, Open Source	Windows, Mac, Linux
Ergonomica	33% Archived community votes: 3	Free, Open Source	Windows, Mac, Linux
Fshell	33% Archived community votes: 3	Free, Open Source	Unknown

Archived community votes are historical community signals and are not verified reviews.

167

Zsh

Score: 95%

FreeOpen SourceLinux

Although designed for the interactive use of Zsh, a powerful scripting language (e.g. bash), instead of a shell. . Features:Free,Open,Source,Linux,BSD

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143

IPython

Score: 97%

FreeOpen SourceWindowsMacLinux

Python the Python programming language offers enhanced introspection, additional shell syntax, syntax-highlighting, tab-completion for an interactive shell, and Features:Free,Open,Source,Mac,Windows,Linux

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111

Fish

Score: 97%

FreeOpen SourceWindowsMacLinux

Fish -, Linux -, Unix-like operating systems for user-friendly command line shell. Finally, a command-line shell for the 90s. Smart and a new fish Features:Free,Open,Source,Mac,Windows,Linux,BSD

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Win-bash

Score: 84%

FreeOpen SourceWindows

Winbush (see GNU Bash Homepage) famous GNU bash is a Windows port. Winbush purpose of the project, and finish the port to Windows is full Features:Free,Open,Source,Windows

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KornShell

Score: 84%

FreeOpen SourceLinux

The Korn shell language and AT&T Bell Laboratories was designed, it was developed by David G. Korn. This is an interactive command language that provides access to Unix. Features:Free,Open,Source,Linux,BSD,Cygwin

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Dash

Score: 27%

FreeOpen SourceLinux

DASH should be as small as possible /bin/sh POSIXcompliant application. If possible, without sacrificing speed. In fact, Features:Free,Open,Source,Linux,BSD

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Xiki

Score: 14%

FreeOpen SourceMacLinux

Xiki command line makes it user-friendly and powerful. (Xsh), use your favorite shell from the shell command line, so the current increases (bash provides the ability to Features:Free,Open,Source,Mac,Linux

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Rc - a shell

Score: 14%

FreeOpen SourceLinux

This reimplantation for Unix, by Byron Rakintzis, the Plan 9 shell. rc traditional Bourne shell, but more like a cleaner with almost the same features Features:Free,Open,Source,Linux

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Levinux

Score: 50%

FreeOpen SourceWindowsMacLinux

Download (~20 MB) Linux Linux for education-Levin UX – works from USB or Dropbox with a couple of small version (not a small virtual Linux server installation Features:Free,Open,Source,Mac,Windows,Linux

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The xonsh shell

Score: 33%

FreeOpen SourceWindowsMacLinux

Python powered Xonsh a cross-language and Uniogaming the shell prompt. Features:Free,Open,Source,Mac,Windows,Linux

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Ergonomica

Score: 33%

FreeOpen SourceWindowsMacLinux

Ergonomica platformlar Aras shell Python language is implemented. Ergonomica for the modernization of the terminal, easily expandable and useful language-independent and targets Features:Free,Open,Source,Mac,Windows,Linux,BSD

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Fshell

Score: 33%

FreeOpen Source

Police work command-line tools, Shell bash set + telnet + Symbian is the equivalent. Features:Free,Open,Source,S60

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Eltclsh

Score: 100%

FreeMacLinux

(editli the TCL shell) is an interactive shell for the TCL programming language ETS. Command-line editing and provides variables, such as your browsing history Features:Free,Mac,Linux,BSD,Cygwin

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Rush

Score: 100%

FreeOpen SourceWindowsMacLinux

Ruby rush pure with the syntax (bash, zsh, etc.) is a Unix shell replacement. You can find the group file to finish the process and you will have to copy all of the files Features:Free,Open,Source,Mac,Windows,Linux,BSD

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Closh

Score: 100%

FreeOpen SourceMacLinux

Closh combines the best of traditional Unix shells with the power of Clojure. It is a modern alternative to bash. Features:Free,Open,Source,Mac,Linux

Bash alternatives FAQ

What is the best Bash alternative?

zsh is currently the top-ranked option on this list based on community votes and item score.

Are there free Bash alternatives?

Yes. Free, freemium, or open-source options in this list include zsh, IPython, fish, win-bash, KornShell.

Which platforms are covered?

The alternatives in this list include options for Linux, Mac, Windows, depending on each product.

How are alternatives ranked?

Alternatives are ordered by community voting signals, item score, and the available product details collected for each option.

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