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Wave TerminalKKTerm
Free

Free and open source under Apache 2.0, with no account required. AI features use your own…

 Freemium

The GitHub build is free; the Mac App Store and Microsoft Store versions require a…

Windows, macOS, Linux macOS
  • SSH sessions survive network interruptions and Wave restarts, reconnecting on their own
  • Edit remote files in a real graphical editor without leaving the terminal
  • Combines terminal, remote desktop, and file transfer sessions
  • Tabs can mix different pane types
  • Electron-based, so heavier than a plain terminal emulator
  • The block workspace is a different mental model from tabs and panes
  • The Mac App Store and Microsoft Store versions require a one-time payment.
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License: Apache-2.0 License not stated
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Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 21, 2026

Checked October 8, 2026

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