Best iTerm2 Alternative
iTerm2 alternatives come up when you want a faster GPU-accelerated terminal or a smarter / AI-augmented experience.
What to look for in a iTerm2 alternative
- Native, GPU-accelerated rendering
- AI / agent integration
- Modern config (TOML > the iTerm2 prefs UI)
Recommended options
Agentastic
Our pickNative macOS workspace for running 30+ AI coding agents in parallel git worktrees. Built-in editor, browser, diff viewer, and code review.
Ghostty
Fast native terminal by Mitchell Hashimoto. Agentastic actually embeds Ghostty as its terminal engine.
Warp
Modern AI terminal with command suggestions and Warp Agents. Best if you want a single AI-augmented terminal.
tmux
Terminal multiplexer with windows, panes, and sessions. Best if you live in the terminal already.
How to switch from iTerm2 cleanly
Ghostty migrates from iTerm2 with a config conversion. Warp is the AI-terminal option. Agentastic is the option if you actually wanted agent orchestration.
Common questions
Is Ghostty faster than iTerm2?
Yes — Ghostty is GPU-accelerated and noticeably faster on large output.