Agents UI
Alacritty is intentionally minimal and needs a multiplexer for tabs and splits. WezTerm is feature-rich with a built-in multiplexer and SSH. Both are fast and cross-platform.
At a glance
| Feature | Alacritty | WezTerm |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | macOS, Linux, Windows | macOS, Linux, Windows |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Built for AI agents | No | No |
| Multi-agent orchestration | No | No |
| Built-in SSH | Yes | Yes |
| Splits / panes | No | Yes |
| GPU acceleration | Yes | Yes |
| Persistent sessions | No | Yes |
| MCP support | No | No |
| Scripting SDK / API | No | No |
When to choose Alacritty
You want the absolute minimum, fastest terminal and run tmux for everything else.
Alacritty strengths
- Extremely fast and lightweight
- Cross-platform and simple
- GPU-accelerated rendering
When to choose WezTerm
You want tabs, splits, a multiplexer, and SSH built into one app.
WezTerm strengths
- Built-in multiplexer with persistent remote sessions
- Cross-platform with Lua-based configuration
- Native SSH client and GPU rendering
How Agents UI compares
If your work centers on AI coding agents, it's worth weighing a third option. Agents UI is an open-source macOS terminal built specifically to run agents like Claude Code, Codex, and Gemini CLI — with multi-agent orchestration, SSH, and a Python SDK in one workspace. Explore the best terminals for multi-agent workflows to see where it fits.
Frequently asked questions
Is Alacritty better than WezTerm?
Alacritty is intentionally minimal and needs a multiplexer for tabs and splits. WezTerm is feature-rich with a built-in multiplexer and SSH. Both are fast and cross-platform.
When should I choose Alacritty?
You want the absolute minimum, fastest terminal and run tmux for everything else.
When should I choose WezTerm?
You want tabs, splits, a multiplexer, and SSH built into one app.