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Byobu vs dtach: catalog facts
Byobu	dtach
Free Free and open source under the GPL.	Free Free and open source.
macOS, Linux, Command line	macOS, Linux, Command line
Usable multiplexer with a status bar from the first launch, no config needed Function-key bindings that are easier to learn than raw tmux prefixes	Very small and simple Keeps programs running after a terminal disconnects
Adds an abstraction layer that gets in the way once you know tmux well	No windows, splits or scrollback like tmux or screen Infrequent development
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-3.0	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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