dvtm
5.2#28 in terminal multiplexersLinuxSelf-hosted
Visitdvtm vs Zellij
What both publish
| Fact | dvtm | Zellij |
|---|---|---|
| Layouts | Its default layouts are vertical stack, bottom stack, grid, and fullscreen. | KDL layouts can define panes, tabs, commands, and plugins to automate and share workspace setups. |
| Purpose | dvtm brings tiling window management to the console to help users work with multiple console based programs. | Zellij is a terminal workspace for developers, operations oriented users, and others who use the terminal. |
| Session management | dvtm does not include session management and recommends the separate abduco tool for detach and reattach support. | Users can switch between named sessions and resurrect sessions with their pane structure and commands, including after reboots. |
| Support | The project directs comments, suggestions, bug reports, and patches to the suckless developer mailing list or the maintainer. | The maker directs users to its documentation, tutorials, GitHub issues, GitHub discussions, and social media for help and feedback. |
dvtm plans
No prices published.
Zellij plans
- ZellijFree
- Zellij.onlinePriced on request
Pick dvtm if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Zellij if…
Zellij suits terminal users who want organized panes, restorable sessions, or browser-based session sharing. It may also fit teams that need layouts they can automate and share.