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WezTerm vs foot: catalog facts
WezTerm	foot
Free Free and open source, funded by sponsorship.	Free Free and open source.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Linux
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	Fast and light on resources Native Wayland support
A spare-time project maintained largely by one person Lua config is powerful but a steeper start than a settings dialog	Wayland only, no X11 support Minimal by design, with no tabs
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: MIT	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 20, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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