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tmux vs Zellij
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| Fact | tmux | Zellij |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C | Rust |
| Licence | ISC | MIT |
| Stars | 50k | 36k |
| Latest | 3.7c | v0.45.1 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 5 days between releases | about 18 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 12+ commit authors 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
Zellij replaces tmux. Alternatives to tmux →
Full replacementLayouts, floating panes and on-screen key hints out of the box.
tmux
tmux
unsigned The latest release, 3.7c, 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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