zellij
The premium Open Source alternative to tmux
🎯 Best for:Users seeking a modern, user-friendly terminal multiplexer with advanced layout capabilities.
What is zellij?
A terminal workspace alternative to tmux and screen. It is implemented in Rust and features a built-in layout system and WebAssembly plugin architecture.
Tech Stack
RustOS & Utilities
Why zellij?
- • Native layout management
- • Rust-based memory safety
- • Built-in session management
Limitations
- • Higher resource usage than tmux
- • Smaller plugin ecosystem
- • Learning curve for KDL config
3/6/2026
Last Update
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Forks
1,520
Issues
MIT
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on tmux)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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