Byobu vs mtm
| Byobu | mtm | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS | Linux, macOS |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Persistence scope | local | — |
| Custom pane layouts | Yes | — |
| Access platforms | Linux, BSD, macOS, terminal/CLI | Unix-like command-line environments; macOS build configuration |
Both are listed in Best Terminal Multiplexers. On The Geeks Club, Byobu scores higher on our published basis.