Terminator alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Terminator: dated look, and python and GTK 3 make startup slower. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Terminator, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Tilix currently ranks first.
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Best Terminator alternative for most people
TilixSimilar tiling with a more GNOME-style interface and sessions.
Best Terminator alternative for a free option
tmuxPanes and synchronised input inside any terminal, including over SSH.
Best Terminator alternative for open source
ZellijFriendlier multiplexer with layouts and floating panes.
Best Terminator alternative for Windows
ZellijFriendlier multiplexer with layouts and floating panes.
Best Terminator alternative for Linux
TilixSimilar tiling with a more GNOME-style interface and sessions.
Terminator alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Terminator?
Tilix ranks first right now. Similar tiling with a more GNOME-style interface and sessions. tmux and Zellij follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Terminator?
Yes. Tilix (open source), tmux (open source), Zellij (open source) and kitty (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Terminator?
Yes: Tilix, tmux, Zellij and kitty.
Which Terminator alternatives work on Linux?
Tilix, tmux, Zellij and kitty run on Linux.
Why do people switch from Terminator?
The complaints we hear most: dated look; python and GTK 3 make startup slower; linux and Unix only.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Terminator, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.