Side by side
Byobu vs openmux
Both stand on terminal multiplexers. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxMac
Byobu adds configurable shortcuts, status information, and persistent sessions over tmux or GNU Screen. It is a fit for terminal users comfortable with those backend requirements.
Visit Byobu Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted
openmux combines pane and workspace management with persistent, detachable sessions and a PTY browser. Note the single-client behavior when attaching from another client.
Visit openmuxThe facts
| Byobu | openmux | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | byobu.org | github.com |
| On terminal multiplexers | #4 of 29 | #8 of 29 |
Byobu: what it does well
- Sessions retain windows, processes, and history.
- Each window supports up to 10,000 scrollback lines.
- Status indicators can be toggled individually.
- GPLv3-licensed and free.
What to know first
- Requires tmux version 1.5 or later and/or GNU Screen.
- Support is largely volunteer-led.
openmux: what it does well
- Nine workspaces with separate pane layouts
- Sessions retain layouts and working directories
- PTY browser filters by process, directory, or Git branch
- Configuration changes hot-reload while running
- MIT-licensed
What to know first
- A new client detaches the previous client
- Release binaries listed for macOS Apple Silicon and Linux x64 or arm64
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