Both top and htop are similar command line tools used for system monitoring in Linux. Here's how they are different from each other.

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Top and htop are two of the most popular command line utilities for system monitoring in Linux. The older command is the older command and it comes preinstalled on all Linux distros. htop is newer and it adds color and gives a more interactive user interface than top.

top vs htop: What's the Difference?