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WezTermKaku
Free

Free and open source, funded by sponsorship.

 Free

Free to download; source code is published on GitHub.

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
  • Works out of the box with no configuration required
  • Tuned for AI coding workflows in the terminal
  • A spare-time project maintained largely by one person
  • Lua config is powerful but a steeper start than a settings dialog
  • macOS only
  • Younger project with less shared documentation
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Closed source
License: MIT License not stated
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 20, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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