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The Best Ghostty Alternatives in 2026

24 alternatives2 free · 23 open source

Looking for something like Ghostty? Here are 24 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 2 are free or have a free plan and 23 are open source.

About Ghosttygithub.com/ghostty-org/ghostty
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Ghostty offers a terminal emulator with a native interface and GPU acceleration, according to its repository description.

PricingNot confirmed
PlatformsmacOS

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#AlternativePricingOpen sourcePlatforms
1MuMuPlayer —Not statedAndroid, iOS, macOS
2Osaurus —YesmacOS
3ProperTree —YesmacOS, Windows
4Nuage —YesmacOS
5Kaset —YesmacOS
6Stats —YesmacOS
7Docker OSX —YesmacOS
8ShichiZip —YesmacOS
9Yabai —YesmacOS, Windows
10VirtualBuddy FreeYesmacOS
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Osaurus

github.com/osaurus-ai/osaurusOpen source
Also covers macos and open source · same kind of open-source project

Osaurus provides a native macOS environment for AI agents with different models and persistent memory, according to its repository.

4

Nuage

github.com/lbrndnr/nuage-macosOpen source
Also covers macos and open source · same kind of open-source project

Nuage provides a native SoundCloud client for macOS built with SwiftUI.

5

Kaset

github.com/sozercan/kasetOpen source
Also covers macos and open source · same kind of open-source project

Kaset provides a native macOS desktop client for browsing YouTube and YouTube Music.

6

Stats

github.com/exelban/statsOpen source
Also covers macos and open source · same kind of open-source project

Stats monitors macOS system activity from the menu bar, with installation instructions provided in its repository.

9

Yabai

github.com/koekeishiya/yabaiOpen source
Also covers macos and open source · same kind of open-source project

yabai tiles and manages windows on macOS using binary space partitioning.

13

Yattee

github.com/yattee/yatteeOpen source
Also covers macos and open source · same kind of open-source project

Yattee plays video on iOS, tvOS, and macOS, with its project describing a privacy-oriented design.

17

Openmtp

github.com/ganeshrvel/openmtpOpen source
Also covers macos and open source · same kind of open-source project

OpenMTP transfers files between Android devices and a Mac using a dedicated macOS file transfer application.

18

FineTune

github.com/ronitsingh10/FineTuneOpen source
Also covers macos and open source · same kind of open-source project

FineTune controls per-app volume on macOS and supports audio routing, multiple output devices, and a 10-band equalizer.

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Hot

github.com/macmade/hotOpen source
Also covers macos and open source · same kind of open-source project

Hot displays the CPU speed limit caused by thermal issues in the macOS menu bar.

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What is the best alternative to Ghostty?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to Ghostty are MuMuPlayer, Osaurus, and ProperTree.
Is there a free alternative to Ghostty?
Yes. VirtualBuddy and MiddleClick are free or offer a free plan.
Are there open-source alternatives to Ghostty?
Yes: Osaurus, ProperTree, Nuage, and Kaset.

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