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Okena vs RMUX
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 AndroidAPIiPhone+4
Okena brings multiple project terminals, session restoration, and documented integrations into one workspace. Its local persistence and listed desktop installation options are useful details to weigh when considering remote workflows.
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Free plan APILinuxMac+3
RMUX combines local, persistent terminal sessions with SDK automation and optional browser sharing. Check the SDK installation requirement and the setup needed for remote access before choosing it.
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| Okena | RMUX | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | okena.dev | rmux.io |
| On terminal multiplexers | #6 of 29 | #10 of 29 |
Okena: what it does well
- Supports tabs, split panes, and detachable terminal windows.
- Scrollback supports up to 100,000 lines.
- Saves and restores layouts and sessions locally.
- Git worktrees can be managed as projects.
- Free and open source under the MIT License.
What to know first
- Workspace persistence is local.
- Remote pairing uses authentication and rate-limited pairing codes.
- No headquarters or founding year is stated.
RMUX: what it does well
- Persistent sessions support detach and reattach.
- Official SDKs cover Rust, Python, and TypeScript.
- Web Share offers operator and spectator links.
- Frontend can be hosted on a user's domain.
- Free and dual-licensed under MIT or Apache-2.0.
What to know first
- Python and TypeScript SDKs require the RMUX binary.
- Remote access requires Web Share and a tunnel or ingress.
- Version 0.10.0 was awaiting Chocolatey review.