WezTerm alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave WezTerm: stable releases are infrequent, and lua config can be daunting. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces WezTerm, 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 WezTerm alternative for most people
kittySimilar power with Python extensions, on Linux and macOS.
Best WezTerm alternative for open source
GhosttyNative-feeling UI and simpler config on macOS and Linux.
Best WezTerm alternative for Windows
Windows TerminalDefault Windows option with a settings UI and WSL profiles.
WezTerm alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to WezTerm?
kitty ranks first right now. Similar power with Python extensions, on Linux and macOS. Alacritty and Ghostty follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to WezTerm?
Yes. kitty (open source), Alacritty (open source), Ghostty (open source) and Windows Terminal (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to WezTerm?
Yes: kitty, Alacritty, Ghostty and Windows Terminal, plus 1 more in the list above.
Which WezTerm alternatives work on Linux?
kitty, Alacritty, Ghostty and Zellij run on Linux.
Why do people switch from WezTerm?
The complaints we hear most: stable releases are infrequent; lua config can be daunting; largely maintained by one person.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces WezTerm, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.