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Zellij vs dtach: catalog facts
Zellij	dtach
Free Free and open source under the MIT licence.	Free Free and open source.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line	macOS, Linux, Command line
On-screen key hints, so it is usable without memorising anything first Floating and stacked panes that tmux does not have	Very small and simple Keeps programs running after a terminal disconnects
Fewer years of accumulated configuration and scripts than tmux The status bar uses screen space until you turn it off	No windows, splits or scrollback like tmux or screen Infrequent development
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: MIT	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 21, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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