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ZellijWezTerm
Free

Free and open source under the MIT licence.

 Free

Free and open source, funded by sponsorship.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line Windows, macOS, Linux
  • On-screen key hints, so it is usable without memorising anything first
  • Floating and stacked panes that tmux does not have
  • Built-in multiplexing of panes, tabs and windows, including to remote hosts over SSH
  • Lua configuration, so one file follows you across Linux, macOS and Windows
  • Fewer years of accumulated configuration and scripts than tmux
  • The status bar uses screen space until you turn it off
  • A spare-time project maintained largely by one person
  • Lua config is powerful but a steeper start than a settings dialog
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: MIT License: MIT
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked September 21, 2026

Checked September 20, 2026

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