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kitty vs Wave Terminal
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| Fact | kitty | Wave Terminal |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Python | Go |
| Licence | GPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 35k | 22k |
| Latest | v0.49.2 | v0.14.5 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-05 |
| Release cadence | about 7 days between releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 39+ commit authors 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 replacementkittyGPU-rendered, cross-platform, with tabs, splits and a graphics protocol.
Full replacementWave TerminalCross-platform, with splits, SSH connections and blocks for files and web pages.
Both replace Warp. Alternatives to Warp →
PartialkittyA 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.
kitty
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
kitty
✓ signed The latest release, v0.49.2, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Wave Terminal
✓ signed The latest release, v0.14.5, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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