Tuple
Tuple: A polished remote pairing app for teams prioritizing communication over shared code editing. Ranked #20 of 26 in Pair Programming Software by our editors (6.6/10); pricing: 14-day trial; best for polished screen-sharing pair sessions.
At a glance
- Editor score6.6 / 10
- Pricing14-day trial
- Best forPolished screen-sharing pair sessions
- Free planNo
- Paid from$30/user/mo
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Screen sharing with remote keyboard and mouse control
- Audio, video, annotations, reactions, and privacy controls
- Slack, calendar, capture, and transcription features
Where it doesn't
- No free plan; paid access starts at $30 per user monthly
- Linux is in alpha and Windows is in public beta
- Focuses on communication rather than collaborative code editing
Our verdict on Tuple
Tuple is a desktop collaboration app for remote pair programming. It combines screen sharing, remote keyboard and mouse control, audio and video communication, annotations, reactions, and privacy controls in one pairing experience. Engineering teams and individual developers can use it for remote sessions, including sessions with external collaborators. Browser access is available for invited participants, while the main app supports macOS and Windows, with Linux in alpha.
Pricing is straightforward for the Engineering teams plan at $30 per user per month, billed monthly. It includes unlimited pairing sessions, free pairing with external collaborators, and single sign-on. Enterprises receive everything in the teams plan, plus custom contracts, payment by invoice or purchase order, and reduced per-user pricing at scale. A 14-day trial is available. Annual plans have a 30-day refund window, while monthly plans are eligible for a refund of the most recent monthly payment.
Tuple’s standout strength is the depth of its communication and session controls. Partial-screen and display selection, App Veil for hiding sensitive apps and notifications, customizable keyboard shortcuts, programmable call-event triggers, local call capture, and on-device transcription give teams more control over how sessions run. Slack, Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, Spotlight, and Custom Lifecycle Hooks extend its workflow fit. Choose Tuple if polished screen sharing and guided remote pairing matter most. Teams seeking a shared code-editor collaboration product, a free plan, or fully mature Linux support should consider a different fit.
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Tuple fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $30/user/mo |
| Editor support | Not verified |
| Max participants | Not verified |
| Voice audio | Yes |
| Screen sharing | Yes |
| Integrated chat | Not verified |
| Self-hosted option | Not verified |
| Free trial | 14 days |
| Money-back guarantee | 30 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Support | Email, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 5 integrations: Slack, Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, Spotlight, Custom Lifecycle Hooks See all → |
| Pricing | 14-day trial (source) |
| Website | tuple.app |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Tuple integrations
Tuple lists 5 integrations on its own site.
- Slack
- Google Calendar
- Apple Calendar
- Spotlight
- Custom Lifecycle Hooks
Alternatives to Tuple
- CodeTogetherA strong fit for teams that collaborate across IDEs, terminals, and development servers.9.3
- DucklyAffordable IDE-to-IDE pairing with sharing, calls, and terminal collaboration.9.2
- DrovioA flexible remote collaboration tool for pairing in any IDE or app.9.0
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