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iTerm2 vs Core Shell: catalog facts
iTerm2	Core Shell
Free Free and open source under the GPL.	Freemium Free basic version; Premium starts at $14.99.
macOS	macOS, iOS
Instant replay and shell integration make past output easy to recover Native tmux control mode turns tmux windows into real tabs	Full OpenSSH compatibility, including certificates and proxy jump macOS Keychain integration for passphrases
macOS only So many settings that first-time configuration is daunting	macOS 15 or later only Tags, sync and scripting require Premium
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-2.0	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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