iTerm2

Feature-rich terminal replacement for macOS

iTerm2 is a free, open-source terminal for macOS with split panes, search, autocomplete, profiles and shell integration.

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Pricing: Free

Platforms: Mac

Categories: Developer Tools

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Product	Price	Open source	Self-host	Platforms
iTerm2	Free	Yes	–	Mac
Ghostty	Free	Yes	–	Mac, Linux
kitty	Free	Yes	–	Mac, Linux
Tabby Terminal	Free	Yes	–	Mac, Windows, Linux, Web
Wave Terminal	Free	Yes	–	Mac, Windows, Linux
WezTerm	Free	Yes	–	Mac, Windows, Linux
Alacritty	Free	Yes	–	Mac, Windows, Linux

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Questions

Is iTerm2 free?

iTerm2 is free.

Is iTerm2 open source?

Yes, iTerm2 is open source.

What platforms does iTerm2 run on?

iTerm2 is available for Mac.

What are some alternatives to iTerm2?

Similar indie products include Ghostty, kitty, Tabby Terminal, Wave Terminal and 4 more.

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