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WezTerm

GPU-accelerated terminal and multiplexer

WezTerm is a cross-platform terminal emulator and multiplexer configured in Lua.

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Pricing: Free

Platforms: Mac, Windows, Linux

Categories: Developer Tools

WezTerm is an alternative to

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

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Questions

Is WezTerm free?

WezTerm is free.

Is WezTerm open source?

Yes, WezTerm is open source.

What platforms does WezTerm run on?

WezTerm is available for Mac, Windows, Linux.

What are some alternatives to WezTerm?

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

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