Side by side
foot vs Hyper
Both stand on terminal emulators. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Linux
foot offers a focused Wayland terminal with configurable display and navigation features. Its Wayland-only scope and build requirements are worth considering before installation.
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Free plan LinuxMacWindows
Hyper combines configurable terminal settings with an extension system and support for three desktop platforms. It is free, with listed downloads for several operating systems and package formats.
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| foot | Hyper | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | codeberg.org | hyper.is |
| On terminal emulators | #10 of 40 | #6 of 40 |
foot: what it does well
- Native Wayland support
- Server mode shares a process and glyph cache
- Includes scrollback search and URL detection
- Supports SSH and scripting
- MIT licensed and free
What to know first
- Linux and Wayland only
- No split panes
- No GPU acceleration
- Installation requires a Meson and Ninja build
Hyper: what it does well
- Available for Linux, macOS, and Windows
- Includes split panes and GPU acceleration
- SSH support and scripting API
- Appearance and key bindings are configurable
- Plugins can be hot-reloaded with Command+R
What to know first
- Displayed latest version is v3.4.1
- No security or compliance certifications are stated