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WezTerm vs Windows Terminal
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| Fact | WezTerm | Windows Terminal |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Rust | C++ |
| Licence | Other | MIT |
| Stars | 29k | 105k |
| Latest | 20240203-110809-5046fc22 | v1.25.2733.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-05 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 50 days between releases | about 39 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 31 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 33 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Warp. Alternatives to Warp →
PartialWezTermA terminal without accounts or built-in AI.
PartialWindows TerminalA terminal without accounts or built-in AI, on Windows only.
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
Windows Terminal
- v1.26.2734.02026-10-02Windows Terminal Preview v1.26.2734.0pre-release
- v1.25.2733.02026-10-02Windows Terminal v1.25.2733.0
- v1.24.12741.02026-10-02Windows Terminal v1.24.12741.0
- v1.25.1912.02026-07-16Windows Terminal Preview v1.25.1912.0pre-release
- v1.24.11911.02026-07-16Windows Terminal v1.24.11911.0
WezTerm
✓ signed The latest release, 20240203-110809-5046fc22, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Windows Terminal
unsigned The latest release, v1.25.2733.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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