muxel
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Visitmuxel vs Shpool
What both publish
| Fact | muxel | Shpool |
|---|---|---|
| Intended users | The maker describes muxel as a tool for people running coding agents and shells side by side. | Shpool is aimed at people who want shell session persistence without terminal multiplexing features. |
| License | The software is available under GPL-3.0 and a separate commercial license for uses that cannot comply with the GPL. | The GitHub repository identifies the project as licensed under Apache-2.0. |
muxel plans
- Free & open sourceFree
Shpool plans
- ShpoolFree
Pick muxel if…
Muxel suits people who want coding agents and shells organized in one desktop workspace. It is available across Linux, macOS, and Windows, though tmux session persistence is Unix-only and disabled on Windows.
Pick Shpool if…
Shpool suits people who want persistent shell sessions without terminal multiplexing features. It is intended for Linux, macOS, SSH, and command-line workflows.