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GNU Screen vs shpool: catalog facts
GNU Screen	shpool
Free Free and open source GNU software.	Free Free and open source under the Apache-2.0 license.
macOS, Linux, Command line	macOS, Linux, Command line
Detach and reattach sessions so remote processes keep running Several shell sessions inside one terminal window	Resumes named shell sessions after a disconnect Keeps native terminal scrollback and copy-paste
Keyboard-driven interface takes time to learn No Windows version listed	Requires shpool on the remote host where persistent sessions are needed.
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License: Apache-2.0
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 8, 2026

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