A macOS terminal emulator that replaces the built-in Terminal app with tmux integration, shell awareness, inline images and session restoration.
18.2K1.5KSwiftGPL-2.0Updated 13 hours ago
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Best open-source alternatives to Terminal.app (2026)
Looking for a free, open-source alternative to Terminal.app? These 1 projects can replace it. Each one passed our quality screening and is explained in plain words, so you can compare stars, license and maintenance at a glance.
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| Project | Stars | License | Last commit |
|---|---|---|---|
| gnachman/iTerm2 | ★ 18.2K | GPL-2.0 | 13 hours ago |
FAQ
- Is there a free, open-source alternative to Terminal.app?
- Yes. The most popular open-source alternatives to Terminal.app on Repolode are iTerm2.
- Which Terminal.app alternative should I choose?
- iTerm2 has the most GitHub stars and is released under GPL-2.0. Compare the license and last commit of each option in the table above before choosing.