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Tabby (formerly Terminus) vs Terminator

Tabby (formerly Terminus)

tabby.sh

Terminator

gnome-terminator.org

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FigureTabby (formerly Terminus)Terminator
Price fromFreeFree
Free planYesYes
Free trial——
Open source——
WebYes—
WindowsYes—
macOSYes—
LinuxYesYes
Self-hostedYes—
Plans published11
Spec score · Terminal apps8.5 (#5)8.0 (#20)
CustomizationUsers can customize themes, color schemes, fonts, and single or multi-chord keyboard shortcuts.Users can configure profiles, layouts, keyboard shortcuts, and dynamic terminal layouts.
Free planYesYes
PluginsTabby is extensible through JavaScript plugins, and its README says plugins and themes can be installed from Settings.Terminator can be extended with plugins that add features at runtime.
Scripting APIYesYes
Split panesYesYes
SSH supportYesYes
Supported platformsWindows,macOS,LinuxLinux

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Tabby (formerly Terminus)

  • FreeFree

Tabby (formerly Terminus) pricing →

Terminator

  • TerminatorFree

Terminator pricing →

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Terminator

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