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Alacritty vs Wave Terminal

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AlacrittyWave Terminal
LanguageRustGo
LicenceApache-2.0Apache-2.0
Stars66k22k
Latestv0.17.0v0.14.5
Last push2026-10-052026-10-05
Release cadenceabout 85 days between releasestoo few releases
Active contributors5 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days4 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone

How they relate

  • Both replace iTerm2. Alternatives to iTerm2 →

    PartialAlacrittyGPU-rendered and cross-platform, with no tabs or splits of its own.

    Full replacementWave TerminalCross-platform, with splits, SSH connections and blocks for files and web pages.

  • Both replace Warp. Alternatives to Warp →

    PartialAlacrittyA terminal without accounts or built-in AI.

    Full replacementWave TerminalBuilt-in AI with your choice of model, plus file previews, a web view and an editor in blocks beside the shell.