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iTerm2 vs Rio
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| Fact | iTerm2 | Rio |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Swift | Rust |
| Licence | GPL-2.0 | MIT |
| Stars | 18k | 7.7k |
| Latest | v3.7.7 | v0.5.29 |
| Last push | 2026-11-12 | 2026-11-08 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | about 18 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 13+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 5 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Rio replaces iTerm2. Alternatives to iTerm2 →
PartialGPU-rendered terminal that also runs in the browser; fewer integrations.
iTerm2
unsigned The latest release, v3.7.7, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Rio
unsigned The latest release, v0.5.29, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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