RioTerm

Terminal.

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· Reviewed by David Mytton

What we like

Supports true color (up to 16 million), which means it supports images in the terminal (Sixel / iTerm2 image protocol). Font ligatures and RetroArch shaders. Copies Vi mode from Alacritty. Split panels and multi-window support. Single (Rust) binary with support for all major OSs.

Tradeoffs

Great cross-platform hardware accelerated terminal, but if you want something that feels more integrated into your OS then Ghostty is more platform-native.

Is RioTerm a fit?

Based on Console’s review published on 2025-10-09. Summary updated .

Why consider it

Developers can use RioTerm for its true color support and image rendering in the terminal.

Keep in mind

RioTerm may not feel as integrated into the operating system as other options.

Console is a free weekly newsletter with short reviews of developer tools, covering strengths and tradeoffs. This review reflects Console’s assessment at publication on 2025-10-09. Features and limitations may have changed since the review date. Read our selection criteria and learn about Console.

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