Zsh Alternatives

Zsh Alternatives

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15 best zsh alternatives for Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, Android and more. Zsh alternative list source: zsh.org

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Compare top-ranked Zsh alternatives by score, license, and supported platforms.

AlternativeScoreLicensePlatforms
GNU Bourne Again SHell99% 331 votesFree, Open SourceLinux
Fish95% 111 votesFree, Open SourceWindows, Mac, Linux
Win-bash88% 25 votesFree, Open SourceWindows
KornShell79% 19 votesFree, Open SourceLinux
Dash27% 11 votesFree, Open SourceLinux
Xiki29% 7 votesFree, Open SourceMac, Linux
Rc - a shell29% 7 votesFree, Open SourceLinux
The xonsh shell33% 3 votesFree, Open SourceWindows, Mac, Linux
Ergonomica33% 3 votesFree, Open SourceWindows, Mac, Linux
Fshell33% 3 votesFree, Open SourceUnknown
Sash33% 3 votesFree, Open SourceLinux
Elvish100% 1 votesFree, Open SourceMac, Linux
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GNU Bourne Again SHell

Score: 99%

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The operating system GNU Bash, the Shell, or command language interpreter. This includes useful features chocolatine a Bash shell. Features:Free,Open,Source,Linux,BSD
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Fish

Score: 95%

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Fish -, Linux -, Unix-like operating systems for user-friendly command line shell. Finally, a command-line shell for the 90s. Smart and a new fish Features:Free,Open,Source,Mac,Windows,Linux,BSD
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Win-bash

Score: 88%

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Winbush (see GNU Bash Homepage) famous GNU bash is a Windows port. Winbush purpose of the project, and finish the port to Windows is full Features:Free,Open,Source,Windows
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KornShell

Score: 79%

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The Korn shell language and AT&T Bell Laboratories was designed, it was developed by David G. Korn. This is an interactive command language that provides access to Unix. Features:Free,Open,Source,Linux,BSD,Cygwin
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Dash

Score: 27%

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DASH should be as small as possible /bin/sh POSIXcompliant application. If possible, without sacrificing speed. In fact, Features:Free,Open,Source,Linux,BSD
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Xiki

Score: 29%

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Xiki command line makes it user-friendly and powerful. (Xsh), use your favorite shell from the shell command line, so the current increases (bash provides the ability to Features:Free,Open,Source,Mac,Linux
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Rc - a shell

Score: 29%

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This reimplantation for Unix, by Byron Rakintzis, the Plan 9 shell. rc traditional Bourne shell, but more like a cleaner with almost the same features Features:Free,Open,Source,Linux
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The xonsh shell

Score: 33%

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Python powered Xonsh a cross-language and Uniogaming the shell prompt. Features:Free,Open,Source,Mac,Windows,Linux
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Ergonomica

Score: 33%

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Ergonomica platformlar Aras shell Python language is implemented. Ergonomica for the modernization of the terminal, easily expandable and useful language-independent and targets Features:Free,Open,Source,Mac,Windows,Linux,BSD
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Fshell

Score: 33%

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Police work command-line tools, Shell bash set + telnet + Symbian is the equivalent. Features:Free,Open,Source,S60
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Sash

Score: 33%

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Many built-in commands with a stand-alone shell. Wing-all the libraries are statically linked are built-in commands, so that in contrast to most shells, the standard Unix commands Features:Free,Open,Source,Linux
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Elvish

Score: 100%

FreeOpen SourceMacLinux
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Eleven Linux, Mac OS, and BSD systems, including a friendly and impressive unx shell. Powerful and intuitive FEATURES allow you to move to structured data-pipelines Features:Free,Open,Source,Mac,Linux,BSD
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Eltclsh

Score: 100%

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(editli the TCL shell) is an interactive shell for the TCL programming language ETS. Command-line editing and provides variables, such as your browsing history Features:Free,Mac,Linux,BSD,Cygwin
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Closh

Score: 50%

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Closh combines the best of traditional Unix shells with the power of Clojure. It is a modern alternative to bash. Features:Free,Open,Source,Mac,Linux
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Rush

Score: 50%

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Ruby rush pure with the syntax (bash, zsh, etc.) is a Unix shell replacement. You can find the group file to finish the process and you will have to copy all of the files Features:Free,Open,Source,Mac,Windows,Linux,BSD

Zsh alternatives FAQ

What is the best Zsh alternative?

GNU Bourne Again SHell is currently the top-ranked option on this list based on community votes and item score.

Are there free Zsh alternatives?

Yes. Free, freemium, or open-source options in this list include GNU Bourne Again SHell, fish, win-bash, KornShell, dash.

Which platforms are covered?

The alternatives in this list include options for Linux, Mac, Windows, depending on each product.

How are alternatives ranked?

Alternatives are ordered by community voting signals, item score, and the available product details collected for each option.

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