Byobu vs tmux

Byobu

Byobu is an open-source text-based window manager and terminal multiplexer built on top of tmux or GNU Screen. It provides an enhanced interface with status notifications, keybindings, and session management.

TerminalsFreeOpen Source

tmux

tmux Terminal multiplexer that lets you run multiple terminal sessions inside a single window with detach and reattach support.

TerminalsFreeOpen Source

Quick Facts

2009Year Launched2007

FreePricing ModelFree

YesOpen SourceYes

TerminalsCategoryTerminals

—PlatformsmacOS, Windows, Web

Byobu

Year Launched2009

Pricing ModelFree

Open SourceYes

CategoryTerminals

Platforms—

tmux

Year Launched2007

Pricing ModelFree

Open SourceYes

CategoryTerminals

PlatformsmacOS, Windows, Web

Pricing

Byobu

Free

tmux

Free

Free: $0/one-time

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