Open Source
Products that are open-source, allowing users to access the source code, modify it, and distribute their versions.
Updated June 14, 2026
Products that define this theme
A representative set of Terminal Emulator Software products that exemplify Open Source, curated as a starting point for finding similar software.
Selected from G2's verified user reviews and ratings, then matched to this theme for relevance.
How Did G2 Choose These Open Source Products?
The 7 products shown represent a defining sample for the "Open Source" theme within Terminal Emulator Software on G2 — not an exhaustive list. They are a curated starting point for discovering similar software.
- Sourced from products with verified G2 user reviews and ratings.
- Matched to this theme based on each product's described capabilities and fit, ordered by relevance.
- Rankings and inclusion are unbiased and are not influenced by vendor payment.
Refreshed weekly. Last updated: June 14, 2026.
iTerm2 is a free and open-source terminal emulator for macOS, designed to enhance the command-line experience with a suite of advanced features. It serves as a robust alternative to the default...
PuTTY is a free, open-source client program for the SSH, Telnet, Rlogin, and SUPDUP network protocols, enabling users to run remote sessions on computers over a network. It is primarily developed...
TeraTerm is an open-source, free, software implemented, terminal emulator. It emulates different types of computer terminals, from DEC VT100 to DEC VT382.
Terminal is a terminal emulator application for accessing a UNIX shell environment which can be used to run programs available on your system.
Alacritty is a modern terminal emulator that comes with sensible defaults, but allows for extensive configuration. By integrating with other applications, rather than reimplementing their...
Upterm (formerly Black Screen) is an IDE in the world of terminals. Strictly speaking, it's both a terminal emulator and an interactive shell based on Electron.
Yakuake is a drop-down terminal emulator based on KDE Konsole technology.