Kitty vs. Terminal.app
| Feature | Kitty | Terminal.app |
|---|---|---|
 |  | |
| Tagline | Cross-platform, fast, feature-rich, GPU based terminal. | An app for advanced users and developers with direct CLI communication to macOS. |
| Website | https://sw.kovidgoyal.net/kitty/ | https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/terminal/welcome/mac |
| Language | python | objective-c |
| Date Created | October 22, 2017 | January 1, 1991 |
| Platform | macos bsd linux | macos |
| File Size | ~15 MB | ~7 MB |
| Image / Terminal Graphics Protocol Support | Yes | No |
| Sixel Support | No | No |
| Hardware Acceleration | Yes | Yes |
| Source Code Availability | Open Source (GPL-3) | Proprietary Software |
| Source Code | https://github.com/kovidgoyal/kitty/ | N/A |
| Development State | active | active |