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TermDock

Free#13 of 29 in Terminal Multiplexers

TermDock: A capable local multiplexer for persistent sessions, recovery, layouts, and pane workflows. Ranked #13 of 29 in Terminal Multiplexers by our editors (8.0/10); pricing: Open source; best for local terminal multiplexing on Linux and macOS.

8.0/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
8.0 / 10
Pricing
Open source
Best for
Local terminal multiplexing on Linux and macOS
Paid from
Free
Persistence scope
Local
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Persistent sessions continue running while terminals detach and reattach
- Saved layouts preserve splits, ratios, names, and pane directories
- Search, logging, shell integration, and read-only attachment support deeper workflows
Where it doesn't
- Platform coverage centers on Linux and macOS
- Session persistence is local rather than synchronized across systems
- No plugins or extensions are included

Our verdict on TermDock

TermDock is an open-source terminal multiplexer written in Go for people who manage several shell sessions at once. It runs as a local server and client, letting users split terminals into panes and windows, detach from sessions, and reconnect while active processes continue running. Its audience includes developers, operators, and other command-line users who want persistent local workspaces rather than separate terminal windows. Official releases provide native packages and archives for Linux and macOS, while the build notes also mention POSIX systems and WSL.

Pricing is straightforward: TermDock is distributed under the MIT License as open-source software. There are no paid tiers described, so the product's value is concentrated in its local feature set and platform coverage. The published platform details point primarily to Linux and macOS, with POSIX systems and WSL also mentioned in the build notes. Session sync is not part of the category specification, so users looking for synchronized workspaces across machines or a broader multi-platform service should consider an alternative built around remote or shared sessions.

Its strongest area is session continuity and workspace recovery. TermDock can restore layouts and working directories after crashes or reboots, while saved layouts preserve windows, splits, ratios, names, and pane directories. Search across pane scrollback supports regular expressions; logging writes pane and window activity to files; and shell integration adds command history, output capture, and timing. Read-only attachment supports observation and screen sharing without giving observers control. Floating popups and fuzzy navigation add flexible access to sessions. Choose TermDock for a feature-rich local workflow with recovery and saved layouts. Choose another tool if plugins, extensions, synchronized sessions, or wider platform coverage are central requirements.

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TermDock pricing

Plans Open sourceFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

See plans on github.com

TermDock fact sheet

Free plan	Not verified
Paid from	Free
Persistence scope	Local
Session synchronization	No
Collaboration features	Yes
Custom pane layouts	Yes
Plugins or extensions	No
Access platforms	Linux, macOS, POSIX systems, and WSL
Maximum sessions	Not verified
Deployment	Self-hosted
Platforms	Linux, macOS
Support	Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Open source
Website	github.com
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

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