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kitty vs WezTerm: catalog facts
kittyWezTerm
Free

Free and open source under the GPL.

Free

Free and open source, funded by sponsorship.

macOS, Linux Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Inline image display through its own graphics protocol
  • Kittens add diffing, hints, remote control and SSH integration
  • Built-in multiplexing of panes, tabs and windows, including to remote hosts over SSH
  • Lua configuration, so one file follows you across Linux, macOS and Windows
  • No Windows build
  • Configuration is a text file with no graphical settings
  • A spare-time project maintained largely by one person
  • Lua config is powerful but a steeper start than a settings dialog
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: GPL-3.0 License: MIT
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked September 20, 2026

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