Choose kitty if you want
Scripting and layouts on Linux or macOS.
A GPU-based terminal for Linux and macOS with window layouts, a remote control protocol and image display. It has no Windows build, and its GPL-3.0 license requires shared source for modified distributions.
Choose WezTerm if you want
One cross-platform terminal with multiplexing.
A cross-platform terminal and multiplexer with SSH, serial ports and copy mode built in, under the MIT license. Its configuration surface is large, so the first setup takes time.
The main differences
- Only WezTerm runs on Windows.
Side by side
 kitty |  WezTerm | |
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| Score | 85.0 | 91.5 |
| Rank in list | #5 of 7 | #1 of 7 |
| Price | Free and open sourceFree under the GPL-3.0; source code published on GitHub | Free and open sourceFree under the MIT license; source code published on GitHub |
| Free to use | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
| Platforms | LinuxmacOSLinux, macOS | WindowsmacOSLinuxWindows, macOS, Linux |
| Made by | Kovid Goyal | Wez Furlong |
| Built-in tabs and splits | Yes | Yes |
| Best for | Scripting and layouts on Linux or macOS | One cross-platform terminal with multiplexing |
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| Links | Visit site | Visit site |
Questions about kitty vs WezTerm
- Is WezTerm better than kitty?
- WezTerm ranks higher in our list of terminal emulators (#1 against #5, score 91.5 against 85.0). kitty is best for: scripting and layouts on Linux or macOS. WezTerm is best for: one cross-platform terminal with multiplexing.
- Which is cheaper, kitty or WezTerm?
- kitty: Free under the GPL-3.0; source code published on GitHub. WezTerm: Free under the MIT license; source code published on GitHub.
- Do kitty and WezTerm run on the same platforms?
- kitty supports Linux, macOS. WezTerm supports Windows, macOS, Linux.