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WezTermTerminator
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
  • Splits one window into grids of terminal panes
  • Scriptable through the remotinator helper
  • A spare-time project maintained largely by one person
  • Lua config is powerful but a steeper start than a settings dialog
  • Linux only
  • Built around GNOME terminal technology, so it fits GTK desktops best
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: MIT License not stated
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked September 20, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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