Therm vs iTerm2
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Therm
6.0Fork of iTerm2 that aims to have good defaults and minimal features
iTerm2
8.5Terminal emulator as alternative to Apple's Terminal app
| Metric | Therm | iTerm2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 8.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 2 | 32.6K |
| 90-day Installs | 17 | 100.9K |
| 365-day Installs | 92 | 320.4K |
| Version | 0.6.4 | 3.6.10 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 308 | 17.1K |
| GitHub Forks | 8 | 1.3K |
| Open Issues | 37 | 54 |
| License | GPL-2.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | Objective-C | Objective-C |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1y ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Jan 25, 2018 | Mar 10, 2012 |
Reviews
Therm
Therm is a minimalist terminal emulator forked from iTerm2, designed with good defaults and fewer features, ideal for users who prefer simplicity and streamlined functionality.
Therm is a terminal emulator designed for users who prefer minimal features and streamlined functionality.
Pros
- + Minimalist design with good defaults
- + Fork of a popular and reliable terminal emulator
- + Open-source under GPL-2.0 license
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Some bugs reported, such as crashes and focus issues
iTerm2
iTerm2 is a highly customizable and powerful terminal emulator for macOS, offering features like split panes, hotkeys, and integration with macOS utilities. It's favored by developers and power users for its advanced customization options and performance.
iTerm2 provides a terminal emulation environment with enhanced features compared to Apple's built-in Terminal app.
Pros
- + Highly customizable interface
- + Advanced features including split panes and hotkeys
- + Regular updates and active development
Cons
- - Steep learning curve for new users
- - Occasional security vulnerabilities, though promptly addressed