kitty Pricing

open sourceopen source · GPL-3last verified September 6, 2026official site ↗

At a glance

Free and open source under the GPL-3.0 License (kovidgoyal/kitty, 27k+ GitHub stars). Ultra-fast GPU-accelerated OpenGL terminal emulator featuring the Kitty graphics protocol, Python-powered kitten subsystem, and remote control IPC with zero licensing costs ($0).

Self-hosting cost

kitty is open source under the GPL-3 license. Self-hosting does not add a software license fee, but you still pay for infrastructure, operations, and any external model or API usage.

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FAQ

How much does kitty cost?

Does kitty have a free plan?

Yes — kitty is open source and free to use.

Can you self-host kitty for free?

kitty is open source under the GPL-3 license. Self-hosting does not add a software license fee, but you still pay for infrastructure, operations, and any external model or API usage.

What are free or cheaper kitty alternatives?

Claude Code, Amp, ripgrep are in the same category with a free plan or open-source license.

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