Byobu vs Conmux
| Byobu | Conmux | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS | Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Persistence scope | local | local |
| Custom pane layouts | Yes | — |
| Access platforms | Linux, BSD, macOS, terminal/CLI | Windows native, PowerShell, WSL, CLI, and Tauri desktop GUI |
| Session synchronization | — | No |
| Plugins or extensions | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Terminal Multiplexers. On Freedom251, Byobu scores higher on our published basis.