What is Tuple used for?

Tuple is a desktop app for remote pair programming that focuses on low-latency screen sharing, clear audio and remote control between developers. It is a good fit for remote pair programming sessions, code review walkthroughs on a shared screen and onboarding new developers remotely.

How much does Tuple cost?

Paid plans for Tuple start at $30 per seat per month, and there is no free plan. A free trial is available.

Is Tuple open source?

No. Tuple is proprietary (closed-source) software and can't be self-hosted. Open-source alternatives to Tuple include Screego.

What are some alternatives to Tuple?

Tuple competes with Zoom, Google Meet and Whereby. For open-source options, see Enlisted's ranked list of open-source Tuple alternatives.

Tuple: features, pricing and alternatives

About Tuple

Tuple is a commercial application built specifically for remote pair programming. Rather than adapting a general video call tool, it was designed around the needs of developers working side by side, with sharp screen sharing, clear audio and the ability for a partner to take control of the shared machine.

It runs on macOS and Windows, and the vendor says a Linux version is available in alpha. Calls can be started from Slack, and call links can be added to Google Calendar or Apple Calendar events. For teams that want to automate things, a Triggers API lets them run their own code in response to Tuple events. The site also publishes documentation, a changelog, a pair programming guide and a podcast.

Tuple is a proprietary product with a pricing page and a downloadable app. It suits software teams that pair regularly across locations and find generic screen sharing laggy or awkward for working in an editor or terminal together.

Key features

Low-latency screen sharing for developers
Remote control of a partner's machine
Clear audio tuned for pairing
Starts calls directly from Slack
Calendar links for Google and Apple Calendar
Triggers API for custom automation
Apps for macOS and Windows

Good fit for

→Remote pair programming sessions
→Code review walkthroughs on a shared screen
→Onboarding new developers remotely

Tags: pair-programming; screen-sharing; remote-work; developer-tools; macos; windows

Tuple: questions and answers

What is Tuple used for?: Tuple is a desktop app for remote pair programming that focuses on low-latency screen sharing, clear audio and remote control between developers. It is a good fit for remote pair programming sessions, code review walkthroughs on a shared screen and onboarding new developers remotely.
How much does Tuple cost?: Paid plans for Tuple start at $30 per seat per month, and there is no free plan. A free trial is available.
Is Tuple open source?: No. Tuple is proprietary (closed-source) software and can't be self-hosted. Open-source alternatives to Tuple include Screego.
What are some alternatives to Tuple?: Tuple competes with Zoom, Google Meet and Whereby. For open-source options, see Enlisted's ranked list of open-source Tuple alternatives.