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Séance vs TermDock
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 Linux
Séance combines a scrolling terminal layout with session status, alerts, and a command interface. Note its Linux scope, unsupported OpenCode session types, and pre-1.0 security support limit.
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TermDock offers persistent, scriptable terminal sessions with recovery and useful navigation tools. Its recovery scope is limited to layout and screen text, so processes must be restarted after a crash.
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| Séance | TermDock | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux | Linux, Mac |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Not published |
| Plans published | 1 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | no1msd.github.io | github.com |
| On terminal multiplexers | #22 of 29 | #26 of 29 |
Séance: what it does well
- Tracks five named agent integrations
- Shows working, permission-waiting, and idle states
- Notifications include unread tracking
- Sessions persist across restarts
- No telemetry stated by the project
What to know first
- Linux desktop only
- OpenCode remote attach sessions are not tracked
- `--pure` launches are not tracked
- Only the latest release receives security fixes
TermDock: what it does well
- Free and open source under MIT license
- Restores layouts and recent pane text
- Fuzzy picker and cross-pane search
- Read-only session observers
- Scripting CLI for pane control
What to know first
- Does not restore running processes after crashes
- No session synchronization
- No plugin or extension support
- Linux and macOS access only
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