Side by side
psmux vs WMUX
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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WMUX offers persistent terminal sessions and configurable pane layouts across three desktop platforms. Users should account for missing Windows ARM64 builds and the trust prompts that may appear because its v1 binaries are unsigned and not notarized.
Visit WMUXThe facts
| psmux | WMUX | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Free or on request |
| Plans published | None | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | psmux.pages.dev | github.com |
| On terminal multiplexers | #24 of 29 | #20 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.
WMUX: what it does well
- Keeps terminal workspaces active after client disconnection.
- Supports horizontal and vertical pane splits and zoom.
- Runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows.
- Windows builds do not require POSIX emulation.
- MIT-licensed and free, with no usage limits stated.
What to know first
- Windows ARM64 builds are not provided.
- Package-manager repositories are not currently available.
- v1 binaries are not Authenticode-signed or Apple-notarized.