TUIOS
TUIOS: An open-source multiplexer with workspaces, persistence, layouts, scripting, and web terminal access. Ranked #4 of 29 in Terminal Multiplexers by our editors (8.9/10); pricing: Free plan; best for persistent tiled terminal workflows.
At a glance
- Editor score8.9 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forPersistent tiled terminal workflows
- Free planYes
- Paid fromFree
- Persistence scopeLocal
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Nine workspaces and multiple resizable, draggable terminal panes
- Daemon-backed sessions with resurrection after restart or reboot
- Layouts, Tape scripting, SSH mode, and browser-based terminal access
Where it doesn't
- Local persistence limits sessions to the environment where they run
- Desktop distribution targets macOS and Linux
- Browser access uses a separate web binary
Our verdict on TUIOS
TUIOS is an open-source terminal multiplexer and window manager for developers who organize work across several terminal sessions. It runs inside an existing terminal and combines multiple panes, independent workspaces, modal Vim-like controls, mouse and keyboard support, and several tiling approaches. Its nine workspaces support quick switching, while BSP, scrolling, and master-stack layouts give users different ways to arrange active tasks. The MIT License and free availability make it a fit for users seeking a source-available terminal workflow without a paid tier.
Persistence is a central strength. TUIOS uses daemon-backed sessions that can be detached and reattached, and it supports session resurrection after a daemon restart or reboot. Saved layout templates can preserve working directories and startup commands, helping repeatable projects return in a defined arrangement. Vim-style scrollback, search, selection, and copy mode add depth for users who spend substantial time reviewing terminal output. Kitty and Sixel graphics protocol passthrough, along with Kitty keyboard protocol support, extend compatibility with terminal environments that use those protocols.
Automation and remote access broaden the product beyond pane management. Tape supports scripting, recording, and headless execution, while SSH server mode and browser-based web terminal mode provide additional ways to reach sessions. The web terminal is delivered through a separate web binary, and local persistence keeps the main session model tied to its running environment. TUIOS should suit developers who want persistent, highly configurable terminal workspaces on macOS or Linux, especially those comfortable with Vim-style controls and terminal tooling. Users seeking a hosted service or a broadly distributed desktop application should look elsewhere.
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TUIOS pricing
TUIOS fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Free |
| Persistence scope | Local |
| Session synchronization | Not verified |
| Collaboration features | Not verified |
| Custom pane layouts | Yes |
| Plugins or extensions | Not verified |
| Access platforms | macOS, Linux, terminal environments, and browser-based web terminal |
| Maximum sessions | Not verified |
| Deployment | Self-hosted, Desktop |
| Platforms | Web, macOS, Linux |
| Support | Community, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 4 integrations: Kitty graphics protocol, Sixel, Kitty keyboard protocol, SSH |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | github.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
TUIOS integrations
TUIOS lists 4 integrations on its own site.
- Kitty graphics protocol
- Sixel
- Kitty keyboard protocol
- SSH
Alternatives to TUIOS
- ZellijA free, open-source multiplexer with layouts, plugins, persistence, and collaboration.9.4
- tmuxA free, scriptable way to manage persistent local terminal sessions across Unix platforms.9.2
- muxelA free, open-source workspace for managing multiple local and remote coding sessions.9.0
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