Side by side
muxterm vs Quil
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 LinuxMacWeb+1
Muxterm combines persistent terminal sessions with browser-based workspaces and MCP tools, in a free MIT-licensed package. Its listed access platforms are macOS, Linux, and browser/PWA; Windows support is still forthcoming.
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Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1
Quil focuses on persistent terminal workspaces, including resumable AI panes and customizable tool panes. Its local-only state and lack of a hosted version are important considerations, as is the beta status of remote attach.
Visit QuilThe facts
| muxterm | Quil | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | quil.cc |
| On terminal multiplexers | #5 of 29 | #9 of 29 |
muxterm: what it does well
- Sessions can survive server restarts and reboots.
- Named workspaces organize split panes.
- PWA includes service-worker offline support.
- MIT licensed and free.
What to know first
- Windows support is coming soon.
- GitHub reports no SECURITY.md policy.
- GitHub reports no published security advisories.
Quil: what it does well
- Free with no paid tier.
- Restores saved workspace layout after a host reboot.
- AI panes can resume sessions after daemon restarts.
- Custom pane types use reloadable TOML files.
- Works on Linux, macOS, and Windows.
What to know first
- No hosted version or cloud account.
- Workspace state stays local under ~/.quil/.
- Remote attach is marked beta.
- Docker sandbox network egress is not bounded.