Ghostty alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Ghostty: no Windows version yet, and no built-in multiplexer or scripting API. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Ghostty, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. kitty currently ranks first.
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Best Ghostty alternative for most people
kittySimilar GPU speed with built-in layouts and Python-based extensions.
Best Ghostty alternative for a free option
iTerm2More features and integrations on macOS, including tmux mode and triggers.
Best Ghostty alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
WarpAdds AI agents and command blocks if you want more than a classic terminal.
Best Ghostty alternative for open source
WezTermRuns on Windows too and includes its own multiplexer.
Best Ghostty alternative for Linux
kittySimilar GPU speed with built-in layouts and Python-based extensions.
Ghostty alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Ghostty?
kitty ranks first right now. Similar GPU speed with built-in layouts and Python-based extensions. iTerm2 and WezTerm follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Ghostty?
Yes. kitty (open source), iTerm2 (open source), WezTerm (open source) and Alacritty (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Ghostty?
Yes: kitty, iTerm2, WezTerm and Alacritty, plus 2 more in the list above.
Which Ghostty alternatives work on Linux?
kitty, WezTerm, Alacritty and Warp run on Linux.
Why do people switch from Ghostty?
The complaints we hear most: no Windows version yet; no built-in multiplexer or scripting API; younger project with fewer niche features than iTerm2.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Ghostty, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.