Tuple
Tuple is a remote pair-programming application for engineers, combining screen sharing, audio, video, and remote control.
What Tuple is
Tuple is a remote pair-programming application for engineers, combining screen sharing, audio, video, and remote control. It supports Linux, macOS, Windows, and web, although the Linux app is in alpha. Tuple says streaming can reach resolutions up to 5K. Browser guests can talk, use a webcam, and view a shared screen; using the app is required for screen sharing, remote control, and drawing. Collaboration tools include annotations, emoji reactions, animations, customizable keyboard shortcuts, and one-click handoff of the shared screen. App Veil hides sensitive apps and notifications during sharing. Slack commands start calls or list ongoing calls, while Google Calendar and Apple Calendar integrations add call links or rooms. Triggers can run user code when calls or participant activity changes. Tuple says calls are end-to-end encrypted, with possible media-server relaying for four or more participants. Local capture stores transcripts and recordings, with on-device transcription.
Good
- Screen sharing, audio, video, and remote control
- Streaming support up to 5K
- Browser access for guest participants
- Calendar and Slack integrations
- On-device transcription for local capture
Watch out
- Linux application is in alpha
- Screen sharing requires the app for guests
- No free plan is listed
- Four-person calls may relay encrypted media through servers
Who it suits
Tuple suits engineering teams that pair remotely and need integrated calls, sharing, and development workflows. It also fits teams using Slack, calendar integrations, or event-driven automation.
Verdict
Tuple focuses on pair programming with rich sharing controls, integrations, and privacy features. Teams should account for the Linux alpha status and the app requirement for several guest actions.
Plans and prices
From Tuple's own pricing page, checked 3 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering teams | $30 a month | Unlimited pairing sessions · Single sign-on (SSO) · Pair with external collaborators for free · per user, per month |
| Enterprises | Priced on request | Everything on the teams plan · Custom contracts · Payment via invoice/PO · Custom pricing available |
The facts
Each one read from Tuple's own pages, with the date it was checked.
Where it runs
- Browser calls
- Guests can join calls from a browser to talk, use their webcam, and view a shared screen; screen sharing, remote control, and drawing require the app.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Linux availability
- Tuple for Linux is in alpha.checked 3 Oct 2026
What it does
- Calendar integrations
- Tuple offers integrations for Google Calendar and Apple Calendar to add Tuple call links or rooms to scheduled pairing sessions.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Collaboration tools
- Tuple supports screen annotations, emoji reactions, animations, customizable keyboard shortcuts, and one-click switching of the screen sharer.checked 3 Oct 2026
- End-to-end encryption
- Tuple says call data and media are end-to-end encrypted; in calls with four or more participants, encrypted media may be relayed through its media servers.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Local capture
- Call capture stores transcripts, screen recordings, annotations, and app metadata in a local database, and transcription runs on-device.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Privacy feature
- App Veil can hide sensitive apps and notifications during screen sharing.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Tuple is a remote pair programming app built for engineers, with screen sharing, audio, video, and remote control.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Security practices
- Tuple says it performs third-party penetration tests annually and uses TLS 1.2 for client-to-backend communication and AES-256 encryption at rest for user data.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Slack integration
- The Slack integration starts a call with /tuple and lists ongoing calls with /tuple ls.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Support
- Tuple lists support at [email protected].checked 3 Oct 2026
- Supported downloads
- The download page offers macOS builds for Intel and Apple Silicon and Windows builds for Windows 10 and 11 on x86_64.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Video quality
- Tuple says its streaming supports resolutions up to 5K.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Workflow automation
- Triggers let users run their own code in response to Tuple events, with examples including call initiation, call end, and participant join or leave.checked 3 Oct 2026
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