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WezTerm vs iTerm2: catalog facts
WezTermiTerm2
Free

Free and open source, funded by sponsorship.

Free

Free and open source under the GPL.

Windows, macOS, Linux macOS
  • 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
  • Instant replay and shell integration make past output easy to recover
  • Native tmux control mode turns tmux windows into real tabs
  • A spare-time project maintained largely by one person
  • Lua config is powerful but a steeper start than a settings dialog
  • macOS only
  • So many settings that first-time configuration is daunting
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: MIT License: GPL-2.0
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 20, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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