iTerm2
7.0#11 in terminal appsFree planFree planmacOS
VisitiTerm2 vs Tabby
What both publish
| Fact | iTerm2 | Tabby |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| GPU acceleration | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | The documentation lists integrations for tmux, shells, Claude Code, and the iTerm2 Buddy companion app. | Includes WinSCP integration and shell profiles. |
| Password manager | The built-in password manager stores data encrypted in macOS Keychain and has a mechanism to enter passwords only at a password prompt. | Offers an optional built-in password manager with a master passphrase. |
| Scripting API | Yes | Yes |
| Split panes | A tab can be divided into vertically or horizontally arranged panes, each showing a different session. | Yes |
| SSH support | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | macos | Windows, Mac, and Linux. |
iTerm2 plans
- iTerm2Free
Tabby plans
- Free FOSSFree
Pick iTerm2 if…
It suits macOS users who spend a lot of time in a terminal and want features such as split panes, search, SSH, or scripting. Users should note that the recommended stable release is for macOS 13 or newer.
Pick Tabby if…
Tabby suits users who need one terminal app for local shells, serial connections, SSH, or Telnet. Its range of shell options and pane layouts may also suit people who work across multiple sessions.