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Best Terminal Apps 2026
Facts read 27 Sep 2026 – 15 Oct 2026
Terminal apps provide command-line workspaces for desktop, hosted and API-based environments. Use this list to compare platform coverage, pricing options and workflow features before choosing a tool.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Warp | Warp suits developers seeking a terminal with agent tools and integrations, or teams using collaboration and software factories. | 7.5 | $50 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Windows, Mac, Linux, Self-hosted | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 02 MobaXterm | MobaXterm suits programmers, webmasters, IT administrators, and others handling remote jobs on Windows. | 7.5 | $69 a year | Free plan | Windows | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 03 Tabby (formerly Terminus) | 7.4 | Free plan | Free plan | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux | 7 Oct 2026 | |
| 04 Tabby | Tabby may suit people who work across local shells, SSH, serial, or Telnet connections and want split-pane terminal sessions. | 7.2 | Free plan | Free plan | Windows, Mac, Linux | 27 Sep 2026 |
| 05 Windows Terminal | 7.0 | Free plan | Free plan | Windows | 2 Oct 2026 | |
| 06 iTerm2 | 6.9 | Free plan | Free plan | Mac | 2 Oct 2026 | |
| 07 kitty | 6.9 | Free plan | Free plan | Mac, Linux | 9 Oct 2026 | |
| 08 PuTTY | 6.8 | Free plan | Free plan | Windows, Linux | 11 Oct 2026 | |
| 09 Alacritty | Alacritty suits people who spend substantial time in a terminal and want configurable keyboard navigation and scrollback search. | 6.7 | Free plan | Free plan | Windows, Mac, Linux | 4 Oct 2026 |
| 10 Konsole | Konsole suits users who run a command shell through a text-only interface. | 6.6 | Free plan | Free plan | Windows, Mac, Linux | 5 Oct 2026 |
The page puts newer releases before older ones, using figures makers publish. It does not score the apps; compare the listed specifications for your setup.
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MobaXterm
MobaXterm suits programmers, webmasters, IT administrators, and others handling remote jobs on Windows.
Windows Record7.5 Visit
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Tabby (formerly Terminus)
WebWindowsMac+2 Record7.4 Visit
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Tabby
Tabby may suit people who work across local shells, SSH, serial, or Telnet connections and want split-pane terminal sessions.
WindowsMacLinux Record7.2 Visit
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Windows Terminal
Windows Record7.0 Visit
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Alacritty
WindowsMacLinux Free plan Record6.7 Visit Alacritty suits people who spend substantial time in a terminal and want configurable keyboard navigation and scrollback search.
10
Konsole
WindowsMacLinux Free plan Record6.6 Visit Konsole suits users who run a command shell through a text-only interface.
11
Ghostty
MacLinux Free plan Record6.3 Visit Ghostty suits terminal users on macOS or Linux who want native windows, tabs, and split panes, along with shell and SSH integrations.
14
GNOME Console
Linux Free plan Record5.9 Visit Console suits Linux users seeking a straightforward terminal within the GNOME desktop.
18
Cmder
Windows Free plan Record5.7 Visit It suits Windows users who want a portable terminal with multiple shells, panes, scripting, or SSH.
20
Hyper
WindowsMacLinux Free plan Record5.5 Visit It suits command-line users who want configurable terminal behavior and a plugin-based interface.
Before you choose
Compare the cost path
Check whether an app offers a free plan, a free trial or open-source code. The Paid from field helps you see where a paid option begins when that figure is provided.
When code access or modification matters, look over the tool's licence before deciding.
Match your platforms
Apps on this list run on Linux, Windows, macOS, self-hosted setups, the web or APIs. Confirm that the app's platform set fits the devices and services you plan to use.
Check daily workflow features
Compare split panes and session sync when you move between shells or devices. GPU acceleration is another listed field for comparing terminal rendering options.
Review automation and remote access
A scripting API can matter when you want to connect terminal work to scripts or other tools. SSH support helps distinguish apps that include remote-session access in their listed capabilities.
Questions
Do terminal apps offer free plans?
The list offers free-plan and open-source options.
Is there a way to test a terminal app before purchase?
A free trial is offered by items on this list; see each app's details for its trial terms.
Which platforms do these apps support?
Listed apps run on Linux, Windows, macOS, self-hosted deployments, the web or APIs. Check the supported-platform field for a specific app.
Which capabilities belong in a comparison?
Review split panes, session sync, GPU acceleration, scripting API and SSH support, together with the Free plan and Paid from fields.
Are terminal apps open source?
Open-source code is offered by items on this list. Check the licence of the tool you are considering.
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