# iTerm2 for Mac

> The terminal that taught macOS new tricks.

Split panes, hotkey windows, shell integration and tmux mode. iTerm2 is still the most capable terminal on the platform.

## Facts

- Price: Free and open source
- Developer: George Nachman
- Category: Developer Tools
- Website: https://iterm2.com/
- Homebrew cask: iterm2
- Source code: https://github.com/gnachman/iTerm2
- License: GPL-2.0
- GitHub stars: 18k
- Last commit: 2026-10-18
- Facts checked: 2026-10-19
- MacWorthy page: https://macworthy.com/apps/iterm2/

## Install

Homebrew:

```sh
brew install --cask iterm2
```

## Questions

### Is iTerm2 free?

Yes. iTerm2 is free and open source under the GPL-2.0 license. The source code is on GitHub at gnachman/iTerm2.

### Where can I download iTerm2 for Mac?

Download iTerm2 from the developer's website (iterm2.com) and GitHub. MacWorthy links only to official sources.

### Can I install iTerm2 from the Terminal?

Yes. With Homebrew, run `brew install --cask iterm2`.

### What are good alternatives to iTerm2?

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

## Alternatives in Developer Tools

- [Ghostty](https://macworthy.com/apps/ghostty/): A fast, feature-rich, truly native terminal. (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)

Tags: terminal, open source