Microsoft · since 2019
Windows Terminal
The modern Windows terminal that ships with the OS.
Windows Terminal is GPU-accelerated, tabbed, and WSL-friendly — and it already comes with Windows 11. Profiles for PowerShell, Command Prompt, and Linux just work.
Other terminals need a clear reason to replace it. For most people, this is the one.
Why it's here
- Ships with Windows 11
- Fast GPU rendering and tabs
- Excellent WSL and multi-shell profiles
- Free and actively maintained by Microsoft