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iTerm2 vs Terminal: catalog facts
iTerm2	Terminal
Free Free and open source under the GPL.	Free Included with macOS at no extra cost.
macOS	macOS
Instant replay and shell integration make past output easy to recover Native tmux control mode turns tmux windows into real tabs	Already installed on every Mac Official user guide from Apple
macOS only So many settings that first-time configuration is daunting	Only available on macOS Not developed as a standalone product
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	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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