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Cmder

Free#17 of 40 in Terminal Emulators

Cmder: A free, portable Windows terminal suite with tabs, shells, Git, aliases, and automation. Ranked #17 of 40 in Terminal Emulators by our editors (7.8/10); pricing: Free plan; best for windows users needing a portable free terminal suite.

7.8/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
7.8 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Windows users needing a portable free terminal suite
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
Free
Split panes
Yes
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Portable distribution runs from USB or cloud storage
- Tabs support Command Prompt, PowerShell, Bash, and Mintty
- Includes Git for Windows, aliases, automation, and SSH-agent integration
Where it doesn't
- Supports Windows rather than multiple desktop platforms
- Git for Windows is bundled with the Full edition
- ConEmu-based interface may be more than users need for basic shells

Our verdict on Cmder

Cmder is a free, open-source console emulator package for Windows. It combines a ConEmu-based interface with Clink enhancements, a customized prompt, aliases, and shell profiles for Command Prompt, PowerShell, Bash, and Mintty. Its portable, self-contained design suits Windows developers, administrators, and technical users who want to carry terminal settings, aliases, and binaries on USB or cloud storage rather than install a traditional desktop package.

The package is available in Mini and Full editions. The Full edition bundles Git for Windows, while the product also supports SSH-agent integration through that bundled Git installation. Across its terminal interface, users can customize prompt colors, layout, path display, and symbols; configure persistent shell profiles; and work in tabs. Command-line arguments and cexec-based session automation add options for repeatable launches and scripted session setup. Windows Terminal integration supports duplicate tabs and split panes, extending the workflow into another Windows terminal environment.

Cmder fits users who value a portable Windows toolkit with several shell types, Git tooling, profile customization, and command-line automation in one package. Its documented integrations include Windows Terminal and Visual Studio Code, and its scripting API and SSH support suit development workflows that depend on repeatable configuration or remote access. The trade-off is scope: the package targets Windows only, so it is less suitable for teams seeking one terminal environment across multiple desktop platforms. Users who need a focused, minimal command prompt may also find its broader shell, profile, and integration features unnecessary.

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Cmder pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

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Cmder fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Free
Supported platforms	Windows
Split panes	Yes
Session sync	Not verified
GPU acceleration	Not verified
Scripting API	Yes
SSH support	Yes
Deployment	Desktop
Platforms	Windows
Integrations	2 integrations: Windows Terminal, Visual Studio Code
Pricing	Free plan
Website	cmder.app
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

Cmder integrations

Cmder lists 2 integrations on its own site.

Windows Terminal
Visual Studio Code

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