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iTerm2 vs WezTerm
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| Fact | iTerm2 | WezTerm |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Swift | Rust |
| Licence | GPL-2.0 | Other |
| Stars | 18k | 29k |
| Latest | v3.7.4 | 20240203-110809-5046fc22 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-05 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | about 50 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 20+ commit authors 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
WezTerm replaces iTerm2. Alternatives to iTerm2 →
Full replacementCross-platform, built-in multiplexing, configured in Lua.
iTerm2
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WezTerm
- 20240203-110809-5046fc222024-02-03See for the changelog
- 20240128-202157-1e552d762024-01-29See for the changelog
- 20240127-113634-bbcac8642024-01-27See for the changelog
- 20230712-072601-f4abf8fd2023-07-12See for the changelog
- 20230408-112425-69ae84722023-04-08See for the changelog
iTerm2
unsigned The latest release, v3.7.4, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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WezTerm
✓ signed The latest release, 20240203-110809-5046fc22, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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