Side by side
mtm vs Pock
Both stand on touch bar apps. 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.
Visit mtm Free plan Mac
Visit Pock The facts
| mtm | Pock | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac | Mac |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Not published |
| Plans published | None | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | pock.app |
| On touch bar apps | #1 of 8 | #3 of 8 |
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