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iTerm2 vs cmux: catalog facts
iTerm2	cmux
Free Free and open source under the GPL.	Free Free and open source under the GPL.
macOS	macOS, iOS, Command line
Instant replay and shell integration make past output easy to recover Native tmux control mode turns tmux windows into real tabs	Notification rings show which agent needs attention Vertical tabs with git branch, ports and directory
macOS only So many settings that first-time configuration is daunting	macOS only on the desktop Focused on agent workflows, which may be more than a plain terminal user needs
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-2.0	License: GPL
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it 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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