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tmate vs Zellij
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| Fact | tmate | Zellij |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C | Rust |
| Licence | Other | MIT |
| Stars | 6.1k | 36k |
| Latest | 2.4.0 | v0.45.1 |
| Last push | 2026-07-29 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 76 days between releases | about 18 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 1 commit author on the default branch in the last 90 days | 33 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace tmux. Alternatives to tmux →
PartialtmateA tmux fork for sharing a terminal session with others over SSH or the web.
Full replacementZellijLayouts, floating panes and on-screen key hints out of the box.
tmate
tmate
unsigned The latest release, 2.4.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Zellij
unsigned The latest release, v0.45.1, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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