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Contour vs Wave Terminal

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ContourWave Terminal
LanguageC++Go
LicenceApache-2.0Apache-2.0
Stars3.1k23k
Latestv0.8.0.9335v0.14.5
Last push2026-11-122026-11-06
Release cadenceabout 111 days between releasestoo few releases
Active contributors6+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days3 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone

How they relate

  • Both replace iTerm2. Alternatives to iTerm2 →

    PartialContourGPU-rendered terminal for Linux, macOS and Windows; no AppleScript or Python API.

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