diff --git a/roles/sway/templates/config.j2 b/roles/sway/templates/config.j2
index 81b9f4f..230b537 100644
--- a/roles/sway/templates/config.j2
+++ b/roles/sway/templates/config.j2
@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ gaps inner 4
 gaps outer -4
 
 # start a terminal
-bindsym $mod+Return exec termite
+bindsym $mod+Return exec alacritty
 
 # start drofi dmenu
 bindsym $mod+Tab exec --no-startup-id rofi -show window