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shpool vs GNU Screen: catalog facts
shpoolGNU Screen
Free

Free and open source under the Apache-2.0 license.

Free

Free and open source GNU software.

macOS, Linux, Command line macOS, Linux, Command line
  • Resumes named shell sessions after a disconnect
  • Keeps native terminal scrollback and copy-paste
  • Detach and reattach sessions so remote processes keep running
  • Several shell sessions inside one terminal window
  • Requires shpool on the remote host where persistent sessions are needed.
  • Keyboard-driven interface takes time to learn
  • No Windows version listed
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: Apache-2.0 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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