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Okena alternatives
Okena brings CLI agents and projects together in a native terminal workspace. Its columns, tabs, split panes, detachable windows, and fullscreen mode support different working arrangements, while GPU-accelerated rendering and up to 100,000 lines of scrollback keep terminal output accessible. It can restore layouts and sessions after restarts, manage Git worktrees, and connect with Claude Code, OpenAI Codex, Docker Compose services, and editors. Browser and mobile companion access extend control beyond its macOS, Linux, and Windows desktop apps, and customization includes shortcuts, themes, shell settings, project preferences, and lifecycle hooks.
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Zellij
Free plan iPhoneLinuxMac+2Terminal users wanting shareable, configurable workspaces — Zellij adds KDL-defined workspace layouts, named sessions, and browser sharing, while Okena focuses on CLI-agent projects and local persistence.
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muxel
Free plan LinuxMacWindowsAI-agent workflows with built-in tools and remote hosts — Muxel adds configurable agent presets, task runners, an editor, file browser, and SSH-hosted agents beyond Okena’s terminal workspace.
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muxterm
Free plan LinuxMacWeb+1Browser-first persistent terminal workspaces — Muxterm centers on browser workspaces, persistent server-side sessions, and MCP tools, unlike Okena’s native desktop-first workspace.
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RMUX
Free plan APILinuxMac+3Automating or securely sharing persistent terminal sessions — RMUX adds a tmux-compatible command surface, SDK automation, and encrypted browser sharing, while Okena emphasizes agent projects and companion control.
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Herdr
Free plan APILinuxMac+2Keeping coding agents running across machines — Herdr tracks agent states and keeps processes running after client detachment, while Okena offers project-oriented terminal layouts and Git views.
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LibreBooking
Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1Organizations scheduling shared resources — LibreBooking manages resource reservations, quotas, and waitlists rather than CLI agents and terminal sessions.
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openmux
Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hostedKeyboard-driven terminal layouts and PTY browsing — openmux adds a PTY browser, Kitty graphics support, and nine workspaces, while Okena adds agent integrations and mobile companion access.
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amux
Free plan LinuxMac - 9
Byobu
Free plan LinuxMac - 10
Quil
Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1 - 11
dvtm
Free plan LinuxSelf-hosted - 12
Ferrix
Free plan LinuxMac - 13
p2pmux
Free plan LinuxMac - 14
Shpool
Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted - 15
tmux
Free plan APILinuxMac+1 - 16
Conmux
Free plan Windows - 17
mtm
Free plan LinuxMac - 18
Terminalz
Free plan iPhoneLinuxMac+2 - 19
WMUX
Free plan LinuxMacWindows - 20
Plux
Free plan LinuxMac - 21
Séance
Free plan Linux - 22
TUIOS
Free plan APILinuxMac+3 - 23
psmux
Free plan Windows - 24
qmux
Free plan Mac
A different tool may fit better if you need browser-centered sessions, agent status indicators, remote shells, or automation APIs. Okena is free and open source, but its persistence is local; consider whether another product’s session model and remote access match how you share or resume work. Also compare the tools’ focus: some target general terminal workspaces, while others add AI-agent task runners or resource booking rather than Okena’s project-and-agent terminal workflow.