Cygwin Alternatives

Cygwin Alternatives

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15 best cygwin alternatives for Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, Android and more. Cygwin alternative list source: cygwin.com

15 alternativesFree, Open Source, Commercial, Freemium Windows, Linux, Android, Mac, Android Tablet
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Compare Cygwin alternatives

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

AlternativeScoreLicensePlatforms
PowerShell97% 247 votesFree, Open SourceWindows, Mac, Linux
MinGW99% 209 votesFree, Open SourceWindows, Linux
Windows Command Prompt93% 107 votesCommercialWindows
BusyBox94% 70 votesFree, Open SourceMac, Linux, Android
MSYS293% 55 votesFree, Open SourceWindows
Gow91% 55 votesFree, Open SourceWindows
Termux87% 53 votesFree, Open SourceAndroid Tablet, Android
Babun79% 39 votesFree, Open SourceWindows
PyCmd89% 36 votesFree, Open SourceWindows
TCC/LE85% 26 votesFreemiumWindows
Sakura70% 23 votesFree, Open SourceLinux
Cooperative Linux75% 20 votesFree, Open SourceWindows
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PowerShell

Score: 97%

FreeOpen SourceWindowsMacLinux
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(Including Core, PowerShell and Windows PowerShell) PowerShell is a task automation and configuration management framework from Microsoft consisting of a command-line Features:Free,Open,Source,Mac,Windows,Linux
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209

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MinGW

Score: 99%

FreeOpen SourceWindowsLinux
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("Minimalistic GNU for Windows") and mingw (GCC), is a port of the GNU Compiler Collection and the GNU Binutils. Provides a complete open source programming tool. Features:Free,Open,Source,Windows,Linux,BSD
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Windows Command Prompt

Score: 93%

CommercialWindows
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At the command prompt, at the same time cmd.exe or Cmd (executable file after the file name), also known as a Windows NT command-line interpreter, Windows CE, OS/2 and eComStation operating Features:Commercial,Windows
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70

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BusyBox

Score: 94%

FreeOpen SourceMacLinuxAndroid
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BusyBox is a stripped down binary is a single executable that provides Unix tools few. Performs a variety of environments, such as Linux, POSIX, Android Features:Free,Open,Source,Mac,Linux,Android,BSD
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55

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MSYS2

Score: 93%

FreeOpen SourceWindows
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An independent MSYS MSYS2 re-write (POSIX compatibility layer) and aims at better interoperability with native Windows modern file based on MinGWw64 Features:Free,Open,Source,Windows
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55

5

Gow

Score: 91%

FreeOpen SourceWindows
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Gnu on Windows Gow is a lightweight alternative to file. A proper Windows installer for the Installation of about 130 extremely useful open source Unix uses Features:Free,Open,Source,Windows
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53

7

Termux

Score: 87%

FreeOpen SourceAndroid TabletAndroid
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You are ready to go. Thermex immediately required rooting or settings. Further, in the first place, at least the main system will automatically decide. It is a powerful one. The command-line tools via SSH to remote servers combine the flexibility and power to monitor log files by the following tmux, dotfiles, and sync with gpg encryption secrets. Packed full of features. Nano or vim or in zsh between Bash and make your choice. Features:Free,Open,Source,Android,Android,Tablet,F-Droid,zsh,Bash
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39

8

Babun

Score: 79%

FreeOpen SourceWindows
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Linux live on a Windows host without a lot of Fuzz you want to use the console? Baboon-Try! A baboon with the following pre-configured file: features Features:Free,Open,Source,Windows,Git,Cygwin,zsh
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36

4

PyCmd

Score: 89%

FreeOpen SourceWindows
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PCD Windows cmd.exe smart extension is requested, its purpose Unix shells a few power features (better tab completion, is constantly to emulate past Features:Free,Open,Source,Windows
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26

4

TCC/LE

Score: 85%

FreemiumWindows
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When you add thousands of new features to TCC/Le instead of CMD the cmd prompt and batch files command is compatible with the existing Windows. Features:Freemium,Windows
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23

7

Sakura

Score: 70%

FreeOpen SourceLinux
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Sakura is a terminal emulator based on GTK and diabetes. A couple of dependencies, a terminal emulator, so good that you need a terminal emulator installed the full GNOME desktop. DIABETES DIABETES based on the available resources, including terminal emulators, GNOME-terminal, Terminal, TURKISH, termites, and small example, I have a program. Features:Free,Open,Source,Linux,BSD
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20

5

Cooperative Linux

Score: 75%

FreeOpen SourceWindows
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(CoLinux shortname) cooperative Linux, Windows Linux, which is not running before you free and the open-source method to work, the Microsoft best. In General Features:Free,Open,Source,Windows
26

19

6

MinGW-w64

Score: 68%

FreeOpen SourceWindowsLinux
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The goal of the project, we are using 64 64-bit x86 runtime - headers and libraries for the development of 32-bit Windows applications.4 or later Features:Free,Open,Source,Windows,Linux,BSD
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14

5

TDM-GCC

Score: 64%

FreeWindows
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TDM-GCC compiler suite for Windows. Ease of GCC for Windows tool, you can combine the latest stable Version from a couple of spots, and for free Features:Free,Windows
30

10

5

Unxutils

Score: 50%

FreeOpen SourceWindows
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Native Win32, GNU utilities, the public, some of the points here. In this context, the local executable files only msvcrt.dll it does not mean that is dependent on the Microsoft C runtime Features:Free,Open,Source,Windows

Cygwin alternatives FAQ

What is the best Cygwin alternative?

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

Are there free Cygwin alternatives?

Yes. Free, freemium, or open-source options in this list include PowerShell, MinGW, BusyBox, MSYS2, gow.

Which platforms are covered?

The alternatives in this list include options for Windows, Linux, Android, Mac, Android Tablet, 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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