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# minicom Reviews
**Vendor:** Debian Project  
**Category:** [Terminal Emulator Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/terminal-emulator)  
**Average Rating:** 3.0/5.0  
**Total Reviews:** 2
## About minicom
Minicom is a serial communication program




## minicom Reviews
  ### 1. Good for the intended use cases

**Rating:** 3.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Dan M. | Principal Software Engineer, Information Technology and Services, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** November 21, 2018

**What do you like best about minicom?**

I can run it on most any interface i.e. it isn't a GUI so over SSH etc.  It works well and on a number of platforms.  Being able to save the configuration is a plus.

**What do you dislike about minicom?**

The supported options through the keyboard are somewhat non-intuitive.  While it is capable and does the job, its not for the faint of heart.  If you are not comfortable using the command line then you may want to look elsewhere.

**Recommendations to others considering minicom:**

If you need to access devices/systems that do not have a GUI then this could very well be the tool of choice.  Like terra-term for the PC, it is good for accessing various devices.  In Linux communicating with the on-board LTE modem it comes in handy.

**What problems is minicom solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Connecting via serial to target devices that do not support video.  When ssh isn't working, the console port is sometimes the only way to get in.


## minicom Discussions
  - [What is minicom command?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-minicom-command)
  - [How does a minicom work?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-does-a-minicom-work)
  - [What is minicom used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-minicom-used-for)

- [View minicom pricing details and edition comparison](https://www.g2.com/products/minicom/reviews?filters%5Bnps_score%5D%5B%5D=3&section=pricing&secure%5Bexpires_at%5D=2026-08-13+15%3A19%3A43+-0500&secure%5Bsession_id%5D=7e363dbd-e8d7-4cad-b487-ce24e64d38a8&secure%5Btoken%5D=ccd05cc8fa98517ed90bfb4edb91d98267722a1c375340a1fff3f264e832abd6&format=llm_user)

## minicom Features
**Performance**
- Plugins
- Resource Usage
- Latency

**Operating System**
- Linux Support
- Windows Support
- Mac Support
- Unix Support

**User Interface**
- Scrolling
- Customization
- Logging
- Command-line interface

**Licensing **
- Concurrent Licensing
- Subscription Licensing
- Named User Licensing
- Perpetual Licensing

**Security**
- Multifactor Authentication (MFA)
- Secure Sockets Layer encryption
- Portal Access 
- SAML Service Provider Integration

**Functionality**
- Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
- Replication

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