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Best terminal app for macOS

List of the best terminal apps for macOS.

A powerful replacement for the default Terminal app. Split panes, search, autocomplete, paste history, and extensive customization. Free and open source.

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brew install --cask iterm2

A fast, cross-platform terminal emulator written in Rust. GPU-accelerated rendering, minimal configuration, and focuses on performance.

Terminal window
brew install --cask alacritty

GPU-based terminal emulator with fast rendering, ligatures, and image support. Highly configurable and lightweight.

Terminal window
brew install --cask kitty

Modern, AI-powered terminal with blocks, command palette, and collaborative features. Built for speed and developer workflow.

Terminal window
brew install --cask warp

Terminal built on web technologies (HTML, CSS, JS). Extensible via plugins and themes.

Terminal window
brew install --cask hyper

GPU-accelerated terminal with native macOS feel, ligatures, and image protocol support. Free and open source.

Terminal window
brew install --cask ghostty