# Ghostty for Mac

> A fast, feature-rich, truly native terminal.

Ghostty uses real macOS tabs, splits and windows, renders on Metal and stays responsive under heavy output. Configuration is a single text file.

## Facts

- Price: Free and open source
- Developer: Mitchell Hashimoto
- Category: Developer Tools
- Website: https://ghostty.org/
- Homebrew cask: ghostty
- Source code: https://github.com/ghostty-org/ghostty
- License: MIT
- GitHub stars: 62k
- Last commit: 2026-10-19
- Facts checked: 2026-10-19
- MacWorthy page: https://macworthy.com/apps/ghostty/

## Install

Homebrew:

```sh
brew install --cask ghostty
```

## Questions

### Is Ghostty free?

Yes. Ghostty is free and open source under the MIT license. The source code is on GitHub at ghostty-org/ghostty.

### Where can I download Ghostty for Mac?

Download Ghostty from the developer's website (ghostty.org) and GitHub. MacWorthy links only to official sources.

### Can I install Ghostty from the Terminal?

Yes. With Homebrew, run `brew install --cask ghostty`.

### What are good alternatives to Ghostty?

Other developer tools apps for Mac worth a look are iTerm2 (open source), Zed (open source), Warp (free + pro) and Sequel Ace (open source).

## Alternatives in Developer Tools

- [iTerm2](https://macworthy.com/apps/iterm2/): The terminal that taught macOS new tricks. (Open source)
- [Zed](https://macworthy.com/apps/zed/): A code editor that runs at the speed of thought. (Open source)
- [Warp](https://macworthy.com/apps/warp/): The terminal, reimagined around blocks and agents. (Free + Pro)
- [Sequel Ace](https://macworthy.com/apps/sequel-ace/): The free MySQL and MariaDB client. (Open source)
- [CodeEdit](https://macworthy.com/apps/codeedit/): A native, open-source code editor in Swift. (Open source)
- [Cork](https://macworthy.com/apps/cork/): A friendly face for Homebrew. (Open source)
- [Xcodes](https://macworthy.com/apps/xcodes/): Install and switch Xcode versions painlessly. (Open source)
- [Hex Fiend](https://macworthy.com/apps/hex-fiend/): A fast hex editor for enormous files. (Open source)

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- [Free & open source](https://macworthy.com/collections/free-and-open/)
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Tags: terminal, open source