iTerm2 vs Hyper : Which is Better?

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iTerm2

iTerm2 is a GPL-licensed terminal emulator for macOS. It was derived from and has mostly supplanted the earlier "iTerm" application. Developed by George Nachman

License: Open Source

Categories: OS & Utilities

Apps available for Mac OS X

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Hyper

Hyper is a terminal emulation program capable of connecting to systems through the internet via Telnet or SSH, by Dial-Up Modem, or directly connected by a RS232 serial cable and COM port. Developed by ZEIT

License: Open Source

Categories: OS & Utilities

Apps available for Mac OS X Windows Linux Electron / Atom Shell

iTerm2 VS Hyper

Hyper is a modern, highly customizable terminal emulator built on web technologies, making it visually appealing and easy to extend. In contrast, iTerm2 is a more traditional terminal designed specifically for macOS, offering a rich feature set and strong performance, but is less customizable in terms of appearance.

iTerm2

Pros:

  • Rich feature set
  • Excellent support for tabs and splits
  • Strong community support and plugins
  • Native macOS integration
  • Highly customizable

Cons:

  • Only available on macOS and Linux
  • Resource-intensive
  • Can be overwhelming for new users due to its many features

Hyper

Pros:

  • Customizable themes and plugins
  • Cross-platform support
  • Modern and sleek user interface
  • Fast performance
  • Supports split panes

Cons:

  • Still under active development, may have bugs
  • Limited functionality compared to traditional terminals
  • Performance can lag with many plugins

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