Tabby vs WezTerm

Tabby9.4Visit WezTerm7.9Visit

Higher score Tabby #1 in Terminal Emulators 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Tabby

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WezTerm #16 in Terminal Emulators 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit WezTerm

• Tabby fits best

  Power users needing SSH and extensive automation

• WezTerm fits best

  Developers wanting a programmable cross-platform terminal

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Side by side

Feature	Tabby 9.4/10 Visit ↗	WezTerm 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	7.9
Ranking	#1 in Terminal Emulators	#16 in Terminal Emulators
Best for	Power users needing SSH and extensive automation	Developers wanting a programmable cross-platform terminal
Pricing model	Free	Free
Starting price	Free plan	Free
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop, Self-hosted	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Integrations	10 integrations	6 integrations
Features Tabby 5/5 · WezTerm 4/5
Split panes	✓	✓
Session sync	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
GPU acceleration	✓	✓
Scripting API	✓	✓
SSH support	✓	✓
Specs
Supported platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Our review
Pros	Integrated SSH includes jump hosts, forwarding, and connection management Nested split panes, GPU rendering, and extensive customization Documented TypeScript plugin API supports automation-focused extensions	GPU rendering, tabs, split panes, and searchable scrollback Embedded SSH with local and remote multiplexing Lua configuration plus iTerm2, Kitty, and Sixel graphics support
Cons	Session sync depends on a plugin using Gist or Gitee Its broad feature set may exceed simple local-shell needs The web application is available through self-hosting	Its broad configuration surface may exceed basic terminal needs Lua scripting adds setup work for users who prefer point-and-click settings No AI features for assisted terminal workflows
Our verdict	Tabby is an open-source terminal emulator for developers and system administrators who work across local shells, remote servers, serial connections, and Telnet. It runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux, and also offers a self-hosted web… Read the review →	WezTerm is an open-source terminal emulator and multiplexer for developers and system administrators. It runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux, combining GPU-accelerated rendering with tabs, split panes, searchable scrollback, shell… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Tabby — where it wins

  • Integrated SSH includes jump hosts, forwarding, and connection management
  • Nested split panes, GPU rendering, and extensive customization
  • Documented TypeScript plugin API supports automation-focused extensions

  Where it doesn't

  • Session sync depends on a plugin using Gist or Gitee
  • Its broad feature set may exceed simple local-shell needs
  • The web application is available through self-hosting

• WezTerm — where it wins

  • GPU rendering, tabs, split panes, and searchable scrollback
  • Embedded SSH with local and remote multiplexing
  • Lua configuration plus iTerm2, Kitty, and Sixel graphics support

  Where it doesn't

  • Its broad configuration surface may exceed basic terminal needs
  • Lua scripting adds setup work for users who prefer point-and-click settings
  • No AI features for assisted terminal workflows

• Tabby9.4/10 · Free plan

  A versatile open-source terminal for power users who automate across systems.

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• WezTerm7.9/10 · Free plan

  A deep, programmable terminal for developers who need panes, remote sessions, and graphics support.

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