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PuTTY vs WezTerm
Both stand on terminal apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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WezTerm combines terminal multiplexing, SSH, configuration hot reloading, and graphics features across Windows, macOS, and Linux. Note that ad-hoc SSH sessions do not persist through a network interruption.
Visit WezTermThe facts
| PuTTY | WezTerm | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Windows | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | chiark.greenend.org.uk | wezterm.org |
| On terminal apps | #8 of 41 | #12 of 41 |
PuTTY: what it does well
WezTerm: what it does well
- Free under the MIT license.
- Multiplexes panes, tabs, and windows across hosts.
- Includes an embedded SSH client with native tabs.
- Supports serial ports and several image protocols.
What to know first
- Ad-hoc SSH tabs end if the network is interrupted.
- Windows requires 64-bit Windows 10.0.17763 or later.
- Sixel graphics support is experimental.
- The MIT license provides no warranty.
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