Alternatives to Ghostty

10 alternatives

1Developer ToolsSelect Alacritty for evaluation
Alacritty
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Cross-platform GPU-accelerated terminal emulator focused on simplicity and performance with minimal configuration.
Free planDeveloper ProductivitySoftware Developer
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2Developer ToolsSelect Kitty for evaluation
Kitty
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Fast GPU-based terminal emulator with graphics protocol, ligatures, and extensive scriptability using Python.
Free planRemote Access & VPNCode Generation
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3Developer ToolsSelect WezTerm for evaluation
WezTerm
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GPU-accelerated cross-platform terminal emulator and multiplexer written in Rust with Lua configuration.
Free plan
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4Developer ToolsSelect Hyper for evaluation
Hyper
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Electron-based terminal emulator from Vercel with a rich ecosystem of themes and plugins.
Free planDeveloper Experience PlatformsProductivity
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5Developer ToolsSelect Orbstack for evaluation
Orbstack
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Fast, lightweight Docker Desktop alternative for macOS with native Docker and Linux VM support.
Docker container runtime and managementLinux machine provisioning and managementDebug shell for container debugging
Price$8+ / seat / month
Starting price: below the category median.
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6Developer ToolsSelect iTerm2 for evaluation
iTerm2
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Feature-rich terminal emulator for macOS with split panes, search, autocomplete, and extensive customization options.
Split panes and window managementAdvanced search and autocompletePaste history and instant replay
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7Developer ToolsSelect exa (eza) for evaluation
exa (eza)
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Modern replacement for the ls command with colors, Git integration, and human-readable file sizes.
Color coded file type and metadata visualizationIcon display for file typesRecursive directory tree view with depth control
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8Developer ToolsSelect Micro for evaluation
Micro
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Modern intuitive terminal-based text editor that aims to be easy to use while providing the power of a terminal editor.
Free planFree trialCode GenerationCommand-Line Productivity
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9Developer ToolsSelect bottom for evaluation
bottom
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Cross-platform graphical process and system monitor for the terminal with CPU, memory, and network charts.
Free plan
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10Developer Tools, Cross-Platform DevelopmentSelect FlatBuffers for evaluation
FlatBuffers
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Google's efficient cross-platform serialization library without parsing or unpacking for C++, Rust, and more.
Free planCross-Platform DevelopmentCPU & Memory Optimization
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