RMUX
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What both publish
| Fact | RMUX | tmux |
|---|---|---|
| Installation | Install options include package managers, prebuilt installers, and Cargo; the docs say quick installers verify SHA256. | Users can build and install tmux from a release tarball or from version control, and some platforms provide binary packages. |
| License | RMUX is dual-licensed under MIT or Apache License 2.0. | The repository identifies tmux source code under the ISC license. |
| Platforms | RMUX documents native support for Windows, macOS, and Linux; Windows uses ConPTY and named pipes, while macOS and Linux use Unix PTYs and Unix-domain sockets. | The project README lists OpenBSD, FreeBSD, NetBSD, Linux, macOS, and Solaris as supported platforms. |
| Purpose | RMUX is a local terminal multiplexer for persistent, scriptable terminal sessions and terminal automation. | tmux is a terminal multiplexer that lets users create, access, and control multiple terminals from one screen. |
RMUX plans
- RMUXFree
tmux plans
- Open sourceFree
Pick RMUX if…
RMUX suits developers who want persistent local terminal sessions or programmatic control through an SDK. Its browser sharing and access roles may also suit people who need to share a pane or session with others.
Pick tmux if…
tmux suits people who need to organize multiple terminal sessions on one screen, including users whose sessions should remain available after an SSH disconnection. It may also fit people who need several instances to connect to a shared session.