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lum9a vs xtty

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lum9a compared with xtty
Detaillum9a logo lum9axtty logo xtty
What it doesThe cutest to-do list, free forever Spend your time on the work, not the terminal
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Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingFree plan: unlimited tasks and calendar sync, XP, levels, Glow and world building, streaks, daily gifts, focus sessions and reminders, sync across all devices. Plus Monthly: $1.99 per month, everything in Free plus no ads, Aurora and Halo outfits with new monthly outfit, more study sounds, 2 extra s Free with 7-day Pro trial; xtty Pro US$29.90 one-time purchase, no subscription, activates up to 2 Macs
Key features
  • Canvas and Google Calendar sync
  • XP and leveling system
  • Pixel world building with Glow currency
  • 25-minute focus timer with sounds
  • Daily streaks and streak savers
  • Smart phone reminders
  • Friend sharing and world viewing
  • No password sign-in with email
  • Cross-device sync
  • Multiple world locations unlocked by leveling
  • Metal GPU-accelerated terminal rendering on macOS, as fast as Ghostty
  • Password autofill from macOS Keychain for configured prompts
  • Saved remote-machine list with direct connections, batch connections, and jump hosts
  • Duplicate Tab with same SSH host and remote working directory in independent session
  • Broadcast keyboard input to selected panes
  • Status and notifications for supported coding agents including Claude Code and Codex
  • File transfer with sz and rz inside terminal workflow
  • Local shell sessions with tabs, split panes, search, themes, fonts, and customizable keybindings
  • System OpenSSH configuration and keys support
  • Command palette for finding actions and saved SSH profiles
What makes it different
  • Free forever with no credit card required
  • Makes homework engaging through pixel world gamification
  • Automatic Canvas assignment syncing
  • Integrates school and personal tasks in one place
  • Works on any device as a web app
  • Metal GPU-accelerated rendering as fast as Ghostty for local terminal performance
  • Built-in SSH workflows that reduce repeated steps without replacing existing OpenSSH setup
  • Credentials stay secure in macOS Keychain with no account or email verification required
  • Native macOS integration with familiar controls and Metal GPU rendering
Free planNot given Not given
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Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)5 +4 (up) since last check5 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)06
Citation Flow (Majestic)023
Referring domains (Majestic)112

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