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Hyper vs Wave Terminal
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| Fact | Hyper | Wave Terminal |
|---|---|---|
| Language | TypeScript | Go |
| Licence | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 45k | 22k |
| Latest | v3.4.1 | v0.14.5 |
| Last push | 2026-08-21 | 2026-10-05 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 1 commit author on the default branch in the last 90 days | 4 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace iTerm2. Alternatives to iTerm2 →
Full replacementHyperCross-platform and built on Electron, extended with JavaScript plugins and themes.
Full replacementWave TerminalCross-platform, with splits, SSH connections and blocks for files and web pages.
Both replace Warp. Alternatives to Warp →
PartialHyperA 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.
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
Wave Terminal
- v0.14.52026-04-16Wave Terminal v0.14.5 Release
- v0.14.5-beta.22026-04-16Wave Terminal v0.14.5-beta.2 Releasepre-release
- v0.14.5-beta.02026-04-15Wave Terminal v0.14.5-beta.0 Releasepre-release
- v0.14.42026-03-27Wave Terminal v0.14.4 Release
- v0.14.4-beta.22026-03-26Wave Terminal v0.14.4-beta.2 Releasepre-release
Hyper
unsigned The latest release, v3.4.1, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Wave Terminal
✓ signed The latest release, v0.14.5, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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