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tmate vs tmux
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| Fact | tmate | tmux |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C | C |
| Licence | Other | ISC |
| Stars | 6.1k | 50k |
| Latest | 2.4.0 | 3.7c |
| Last push | 2026-07-29 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 76 days between releases | about 5 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 1 commit author on the default branch in the last 90 days | 12+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
tmate replaces tmux. Alternatives to tmux →
PartialA tmux fork for sharing a terminal session with others over SSH or the web.
tmate
unsigned The latest release, 2.4.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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tmux
unsigned The latest release, 3.7c, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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