Tilix alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Tilix: slow development in recent years, and still on GTK 3. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Tilix, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Terminator currently ranks first.
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Best Tilix alternative for most people
TerminatorLong-running grid terminal with broadcast input and plugins.
Best Tilix alternative for a free option
PtyxisModern GTK 4 terminal for GNOME with container support.
Best Tilix alternative for Mac
ZellijTerminal workspace with panes and layouts that works in any terminal.
Best Tilix alternative for Windows
ZellijTerminal workspace with panes and layouts that works in any terminal.
Tilix alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Tilix?
Terminator ranks first right now. Long-running grid terminal with broadcast input and plugins. Ptyxis and kitty follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Tilix?
Yes. Terminator (open source), Ptyxis (open source), kitty (open source) and Zellij (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Tilix?
Yes: Terminator, Ptyxis, kitty and Zellij, plus 1 more in the list above.
Which Tilix alternatives work on Linux?
Terminator, Ptyxis, kitty, Zellij and Guake run on Linux.
Why do people switch from Tilix?
The complaints we hear most: slow development in recent years; still on GTK 3; linux only.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Tilix, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.