Windows Terminal
- A modern, highly customizable terminal for Windows.
- Supports multiple command-line interfaces (PowerShell, CMD, Git Bash, WSL).
- Multi-tab and split-pane support for running multiple sessions simultaneously.
- GPU-accelerated rendering ensures smooth performance.
- Fully customizable via JSON (themes, fonts, key bindings).
- Unicode and emoji support for enhanced readability.
Windows PowerShell
- A powerful command-line shell and scripting language for automation and system administration.
- Built on .NET Framework (older versions) and .NET Core (PowerShell 7+).
- Supports cmdlets (predefined commands) for managing system processes, files, registries, and more.
- Executes both PowerShell scripts (.ps1) and traditional Windows commands.
- Provides object-based output, making it more efficient for scripting.
- Ideal for IT administrators and developers handling automation tasks.
Command Prompt (cmd.exe)
- The classic Windows command-line interface.
- Executes traditional DOS-style commands.
- Supports batch scripting (.bat) for task automation.
- Limited scripting capabilities compared to PowerShell.
- Suitable for running legacy Windows commands and scripts.