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iTerm2 vs Kaku: catalog facts
iTerm2Kaku
Free

Free and open source under the GPL.

Free

Free to download; source code is published on GitHub.

macOS macOS
  • Instant replay and shell integration make past output easy to recover
  • Native tmux control mode turns tmux windows into real tabs
  • Works out of the box with no configuration required
  • Tuned for AI coding workflows in the terminal
  • macOS only
  • So many settings that first-time configuration is daunting
  • macOS only
  • Younger project with less shared documentation
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

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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