Side by side
RMUX vs Shpool
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 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.
Visit RMUX Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted
Pick Shpool if your priority is reconnecting to named shell sessions while keeping native terminal behavior and avoiding a multiplexer. Look elsewhere if multiple clients need to share one session or you need collaboration or custom pane layouts.
Visit ShpoolThe facts
| RMUX | Shpool | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | rmux.io | github.com |
| On terminal multiplexers | #10 of 29 | #14 of 29 |
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.
Shpool: what it does well
- Free and open source under Apache-2.0.
- Sessions preserve native terminal scrollback and copy-paste.
- SSH clients need no extra software.
- CLI can list, detach, and kill sessions.
- Supports bash, zsh, and fish prompt prefixes.
What to know first
- Only one client can connect to a session at a time.
- No session synchronization or collaboration features.
- No custom pane layouts.