Ghostty vs. Terminal.app
| Feature | Ghostty | Terminal.app |
|---|---|---|
 |  | |
| Tagline | Fast, native, feature-rich terminal emulator pushing modern features. | An app for advanced users and developers with direct CLI communication to macOS. |
| Website | https://ghostty.org | https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/terminal/welcome/mac |
| Language | zig | objective-c |
| Date Created | March 29, 2022 | January 1, 1991 |
| Platform | macos linux | macos |
| File Size | ~47.8 MB | ~7 MB |
| Image / Terminal Graphics Protocol Support | Yes | No |
| Sixel Support | No | No |
| Hardware Acceleration | Yes | Yes |
| Source Code Availability | Open Source (MIT) | Proprietary Software |
| Source Code | https://github.com/ghostty-org/ghostty | N/A |
| Development State | active | active |