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kitty vs WezTerm

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kitty vs WezTerm
Fact	kitty	WezTerm
Language	Python	Rust
Licence	GPL-3.0	Other
Stars	35k	29k
Latest	v0.49.2	20240203-110809-5046fc22
Last push	2026-10-06	2026-10-05
Release cadence	about 7 days between releases	about 50 days between releases
Active contributors	39+ 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

Both replace iTerm2. Alternatives to iTerm2 →
Full replacementkittyGPU-rendered, cross-platform, with tabs, splits and a graphics protocol.
Full replacementWezTermCross-platform, built-in multiplexing, configured in Lua.
Both replace Warp. Alternatives to Warp →
PartialkittyA terminal without accounts or built-in AI.
PartialWezTermA terminal without accounts or built-in AI.