Agents UI
Both are powerful, scriptable, GPU-accelerated terminals. WezTerm ships a built-in multiplexer with persistent remote sessions and Lua config; Kitty leans on its remote-control protocol and kittens.
At a glance
| Feature | WezTerm | Kitty |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | macOS, Linux, Windows | macOS, Linux |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Built for AI agents | No | No |
| Multi-agent orchestration | No | No |
| Built-in SSH | Yes | Yes |
| Splits / panes | Yes | Yes |
| GPU acceleration | Yes | Yes |
| Persistent sessions | Yes | No |
| MCP support | No | No |
| Scripting SDK / API | No | No |
When to choose WezTerm
You want a built-in multiplexer with persistent SSH sessions and Lua configuration across platforms.
WezTerm strengths
- Built-in multiplexer with persistent remote sessions
- Cross-platform with Lua-based configuration
- Native SSH client and GPU rendering
When to choose Kitty
You prefer Kitty's remote-control protocol, kittens, and defaults.
Kitty strengths
- GPU-accelerated with a rich remote-control protocol
- Kittens extend functionality (image preview, SSH, diffing)
- Native splits, tabs, and layouts
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 WezTerm better than Kitty?
Both are powerful, scriptable, GPU-accelerated terminals. WezTerm ships a built-in multiplexer with persistent remote sessions and Lua config; Kitty leans on its remote-control protocol and kittens.
When should I choose WezTerm?
You want a built-in multiplexer with persistent SSH sessions and Lua configuration across platforms.
When should I choose Kitty?
You prefer Kitty's remote-control protocol, kittens, and defaults.