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kitty vs mlterm: catalog facts
kitty	mlterm
Free Free and open source under the GPL.	Free Free and open source.
macOS, Linux	Linux
Inline image display through its own graphics protocol Kittens add diffing, hints, remote control and SSH integration	Good handling of complex scripts and bidirectional text Supports image display protocols
No Windows build Configuration is a text file with no graphical settings	Configuration is less approachable than mainstream terminals Smaller user community
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-3.0	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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