Byobu vs openmux
| Byobu | openmux | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS | Linux, macOS, self-hosted |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Persistence scope | local | local |
| Custom pane layouts | Yes | Yes |
| Access platforms | Linux, BSD, macOS, terminal/CLI | macOS (Apple Silicon), Linux (x64 / arm64), terminal CLI |
Both are listed in Best Terminal Multiplexers. On Specifiction, Byobu scores higher on our published basis.