Ferrix
5.6#21 in terminal multiplexersLinuxmacOS
VisitFerrix vs Zellij
What both publish
| Fact | Ferrix | Zellij |
|---|---|---|
| Plugins | Its plugin architecture is WASM-based, and the README describes it as sandboxed. | Plugins use WebAssembly and can be written in any language that compiles to WASM; Rust has an official SDK and scaffolding tools. |
| Purpose | Ferrix is a Rust terminal multiplexer inspired by GNU Screen and tmux. | Zellij is a terminal workspace for developers, operations oriented users, and others who use the terminal. |
| Session management | It supports creating, attaching to, detaching from, listing, and terminating terminal sessions. | Users can switch between named sessions and resurrect sessions with their pane structure and commands, including after reboots. |
Ferrix plans
No prices published.
Zellij plans
- ZellijFree
- Zellij.onlinePriced on request
Pick Ferrix if…
Ferrix suits command-line users on Linux or macOS who want remote session access, snapshots, recording, and multiple windows or panes. Its documented experimental features may also interest users comfortable with unfinished capabilities.
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.