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Hyper vs WezTerm

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Hyper vs WezTerm
Fact	Hyper	WezTerm
Language	TypeScript	Rust
Licence	MIT	Other
Stars	45k	29k
Latest	v3.4.1	20240203-110809-5046fc22
Last push	2026-08-21	2026-10-05
Release cadence	too few releases	about 50 days between releases
Active contributors	1 commit author on the default branch in the last 90 days	31 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 replacementWezTermCross-platform, built-in multiplexing, configured in Lua.
Both replace Warp. Alternatives to Warp →
PartialHyperA terminal without accounts or built-in AI.
PartialWezTermA terminal without accounts or built-in AI.