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psmux vs TermStation
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 Windows
psmux offers a broad set of tmux-style terminal controls and compatibility features for Windows. It is not an option for Linux or macOS, for which the project recommends tmux.
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Choose TermStation if you want an open-source terminal session manager with configurable command templates, container support, and collaboration features. Look elsewhere if you need software labeled beyond pre-alpha, hardened authentication for untrusted networks, or automatic session data cleanup.
Visit TermStationThe facts
| psmux | TermStation | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Not published |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | Android, API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Not published |
| Plans published | None | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | psmux.pages.dev | termstation.dev |
| On terminal multiplexers | #24 of 29 | #28 of 29 |
psmux: what it does well
- Free plan available.
- Supports persistent sessions and five layouts.
- Reads existing .tmux.conf files.
- Runs several Windows shells in panes.
- Offers multiple installation options.
What to know first
- Built exclusively for Windows.
- Requires Windows 10 or 11.
- libtmux guidance notes a Windows encoding caveat.
TermStation: what it does well
- Open source under the MIT license.
- Templates define commands and arguments for session forms.
- Includes session and workspace scratch pads, session links, and file generation.
- Can run commands in containers and proxy HTTP access through a reverse tunnel.
- Supports multiple users, roles, and session sharing.
What to know first
- The project is labeled pre-alpha.
- Authentication is not hardened for untrusted networks.
- Session data must be removed manually until automatic cleanup is implemented.
- Backend setup requires a supported Linux system, Node.js 22+, and Docker or Podman.
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