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Tilix alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

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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The best Tilix alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Terminator logo

Best Tilix alternative for most people

Terminator

Long-running grid terminal with broadcast input and plugins.

Ptyxis logo

Best Tilix alternative for a free option

Ptyxis

Modern GTK 4 terminal for GNOME with container support.

kitty logo

Best Tilix alternative for open source

kitty

Built-in tiling layouts with GPU rendering.

Zellij logo

Best Tilix alternative for Mac

Zellij

Terminal workspace with panes and layouts that works in any terminal.

Zellij logo

Best Tilix alternative for Windows

Zellij

Terminal workspace with panes and layouts that works in any terminal.

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Best Tilix alternative for Linux

Guake

Dedicated drop-down terminal for GNOME.

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.