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Ghostty vs Hyper
The same facts for both, read from GitHub every night, and the relation a person reviewed.
| Fact | Ghostty | Hyper |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Zig | TypeScript |
| Licence | MIT | MIT |
| Stars | 62k | 45k |
| Latest | v1.3.1 | v3.4.1 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-08-21 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 47+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 1 commit author on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace iTerm2. Alternatives to iTerm2 →
Full replacementGhosttyGPU-rendered with a native UI on macOS and Linux.
Full replacementHyperCross-platform and built on Electron, extended with JavaScript plugins and themes.
Both replace Warp. Alternatives to Warp →
PartialGhosttyA terminal without accounts or built-in AI.
PartialHyperA terminal without accounts or built-in AI.
Ghostty
- tip2022-11-17Ghostty Tip ("Nightly")pre-release
Hyper
- v4.0.0-canary.52023-07-134.0.0-canary.5pre-release
- v4.0.0-canary.42023-07-014.0.0-canary.4pre-release
- v4.0.0-canary.32023-01-294.0.0-canary.3pre-release
- v3.4.12023-01-08V3.4.1
- v4.0.0-canary.22023-01-074.0.0-canary.2pre-release
Ghostty
✓ signed The latest release, v1.3.1, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Hyper
unsigned The latest release, v3.4.1, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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