Side by side
mtm vs Plux
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
mtm provides a compact way to manage multiple virtual terminals with straightforward controls. Its ncursesw build requirement and limited color behavior are important considerations for setup and display compatibility.
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Plux provides core multiplexer features with SSH attachment and optional clipboard support. Its Unix-only scope and lack of crash recovery or terminal graphics support are important constraints.
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| mtm | Plux | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac | Linux, Mac |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Not published |
| Plans published | None | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | github.com |
| On terminal multiplexers | #17 of 29 | #21 of 29 |
mtm: what it does well
- Splits terminals horizontally or vertically
- Arrow-key focus navigation
- ANSI terminal and terminfo compatibility
- Free GPLv3-or-later software
- Configurable compile-time keybindings
What to know first
- Build requires ncursesw
- Terminal resizing needs specific ncursesw support
- No free trial distinction; software is free
- 256-color mode cannot exceed host colors
Plux: what it does well
- Named sessions detach and reattach
- Vertical and horizontal pane splits
- SSH remote attachment
- Searchable scrollback and history
- MIT-licensed free software
What to know first
- Windows is unsupported
- Shells are not restored after crashes or reboot
- Terminal graphics protocols are unsupported
- Remote clipboard uploads default to 64 MiB