Magisk vs Termux
Both in Mobile — compared item by item
| Magisk | Termux | |
|---|---|---|
| Stars | ★ 62.9k | ★ 61.3k |
| Language | Kotlin | Java |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-22 | 2026-09-16 |
| Usage | 📱 Mobile app | 📱 Mobile app |
| Platforms | Android | Android |
| Category | Mobile | Mobile |
How to choose
- They support exactly the same usage modes; the difference is in ecosystem and implementation details.
- Both have comparable traction, so pick based on features and day-to-day experience.
- Magisk was updated more recently (2026-09-22).