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Ghostty vs kitty

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Ghostty vs kitty
Fact	Ghostty	kitty
Language	Zig	Python
Licence	MIT	GPL-3.0
Stars	62k	35k
Latest	v1.3.1	v0.49.2
Last push	2026-10-06	2026-10-06
Release cadence	too few releases	about 7 days between releases
Active contributors	47+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days	39+ commit authors 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 replacementkittyGPU-rendered, cross-platform, with tabs, splits and a graphics protocol.
Both replace Warp. Alternatives to Warp →
PartialGhosttyA terminal without accounts or built-in AI.
PartialkittyA terminal without accounts or built-in AI.