# Terminal Alternative for Mac: An App Like Terminal

Canonical page: https://macbase.app/alternatives/terminal

Built into macOS: gives you a command line for running shell commands and scripts.

Terminal is free and built into macOS, and it covers the basics well. People who spend all day in the shell look for flexible split panes, faster drawing on the GPU, better search and profiles, or built-in AI help.

- Website: https://support.apple.com/guide/terminal/welcome/mac

## Mac apps people use instead of Terminal for developer tools

- [Portlivo](https://macbase.app/apps/portlivo): Monitor and manage local dev servers from the menu bar ($8.99, Developer Tools, Apple silicon, macOS 14 Sonoma or later, in English)

More: [every alternatives page](https://macbase.app/alternatives).