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QuakeNotch vs WezTerm

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

QuakeNotch

6.0
Utilities

MacBook Notch utility

WezTerm

8.0
Developer Tools

GPU-accelerated cross-platform terminal emulator and multiplexer

Metric QuakeNotch WezTerm
Category Utilities Developer Tools
AI Score 6.0 8.0
30-day Installs 63 3.6K
90-day Installs 172 12.1K
365-day Installs 616 44.1K
Version 3.2 20240203-110809,5046fc22
Auto-updates Yes No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 4 24.8K
GitHub Forks 1 1.2K
Open Issues - 1.6K
License NOASSERTION
Language Rust
Last GitHub Commit 1mo ago 2mo ago
First Seen Jul 25, 2025 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

QuakeNotch

QuakeNotch is a unique MacBook notch utility that transforms the notch into a customizable terminal emulator with visual effects, appealing to users who enjoy niche customization and want to utilize their MacBook's notch beyond notifications.

QuakeNotch turns the MacBook notch into a customizable terminal emulator with visual and audio effects.

Pros

  • + Unique use of the MacBook notch for a terminal emulator
  • + Customizable with visual and audio effects
  • + Regular updates and active development

Cons

  • - Not open source, limiting community contributions
  • - Previous issues with window overlap (resolved)

WezTerm

WezTerm is a high-performance, GPU-accelerated terminal emulator and multiplexer designed for developers and power users. It offers cross-platform functionality, extensive customization options, and excellent performance, making it a top choice for those who demand a powerful terminal experience.

WezTerm provides a terminal emulator and multiplexer with GPU acceleration for enhanced performance.

Pros

  • + GPU-accelerated performance for smooth operation
  • + Cross-platform support across multiple operating systems
  • + Highly customizable configuration options

Cons

  • - High number of open issues may indicate potential instability
  • - Auto-updates are disabled, requiring manual intervention