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mtmGNU Screen
Free

Free and open source under GPL-3.0-or-later.

 Free

Free and open source GNU software.

macOS, Linux, Command line macOS, Linux, Command line
  • Splits terminal sessions into panes
  • Uses classic ANSI terminal emulation
  • Detach and reattach sessions so remote processes keep running
  • Several shell sessions inside one terminal window
  • Requires ncursesw
  • Project changes are limited to maintenance and compatibility updates
  • Keyboard-driven interface takes time to learn
  • No Windows version listed
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: GPL-3.0-or-later License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked October 8, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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