Kitty vs. xterm
| Feature | Kitty | xterm |
|---|---|---|
 |  | |
| Tagline | Cross-platform, fast, feature-rich, GPU based terminal. | A terminal emulator for the X Window System. |
| Website | https://sw.kovidgoyal.net/kitty/ | https://invisible-island.net/xterm/ |
| Language | python | c |
| Date Created | October 22, 2017 | January 1, 1984 |
| Platforms | macos bsd linux | macos linux bsd |
| File Size | ~15 MB | ~11 MB |
| Image / Terminal Graphics Protocol Support | Yes | No |
| Sixel Support | No | Yes |
| Hardware Acceleration | Yes | No |
| Source Code Availability | Open Source (GPL-3) | Open Source (MIT) |
| Source Code | https://github.com/kovidgoyal/kitty/ | https://invisible-mirror.net/archives/xterm/ |
| Development State | active | active |