Ghostty vs. Kitty
| Feature | Ghostty | Kitty |
|---|---|---|
 |  | |
| Tagline | Fast, native, feature-rich terminal emulator pushing modern features. | Cross-platform, fast, feature-rich, GPU based terminal. |
| Website | https://ghostty.org | https://sw.kovidgoyal.net/kitty/ |
| Language | zig | python |
| Date Created | March 29, 2022 | October 22, 2017 |
| Platforms | macos linux | macos bsd linux |
| File Size | ~47.8 MB | ~15 MB |
| Image / Terminal Graphics Protocol Support | Yes | Yes |
| Sixel Support | No | No |
| Hardware Acceleration | Yes | Yes |
| Source Code Availability | Open Source (MIT) | Open Source (GPL-3) |
| Source Code | https://github.com/ghostty-org/ghostty | https://github.com/kovidgoyal/kitty/ |
| Development State | active | active |