Tech riderRev. 20 Sept 2026
- 1Runs onLinux, Mac
- 2CostsNot stated by the maker
- 3Supported platformsLinux, macOS
- 4Split panesYes
- 5GPU accelerationYes
- 6Scripting APIYes
- 7SSH supportYes
6 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: sw.kovidgoyal.net
Overview
kitty is ranked #18 of 40 in terminal emulators on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, macOS.
Compared on terminal emulators
- Supported platforms
- Linux, macOSsw.kovidgoyal.net
- Split panes
- Yessw.kovidgoyal.net
- GPU acceleration
- Yessw.kovidgoyal.net
- Scripting API
- Yessw.kovidgoyal.net
- SSH support
- Yessw.kovidgoyal.net
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Where it ranks on Specifiction
- Best Terminal Emulators in 2026#18 of 40
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