Byobu vs RMUX
| Byobu | RMUX | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS | api, Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Persistence scope | local | local |
| Custom pane layouts | Yes | Yes |
| Access platforms | Linux, BSD, macOS, terminal/CLI | Linux, macOS, Windows, local CLI, browser via Web Share, Rust/Python/TypeScript SDKs |
| Collaboration features | — | Yes |
| Plugins or extensions | — | No |
Both are listed in Best Terminal Multiplexers. On The Geeks Club, Byobu scores higher on our published basis.