Remote Work · head to head
Kumospace vs Tuple
Kumospace
Remote Work
Spatial virtual office where proximity in a 2D map controls who you can hear
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Kumospace reporting from late 2025 described the team as having shrunk to roughly eleven people with the chief executive publicly listed as leading a separate company, so continuity is a genuine question and should be checked before a multi-year commitment.; Tuple there is no free tier; after a 14-day trial the only self-serve plan is $30 per user per month
- They diverge on capability: Kumospace covers Proximity audio and video, Tuple covers Low latency video.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Kumospace and Tuple actually diverge.
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Remote Work).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Kumospace
- Proximity audio and video
- Persistent floor plans
- Virtual events
- Screen sharing and whiteboards
- Team chat
- Recording
- Multiple floors
- Enterprise controls
Only in Tuple
- Low latency video
- Screen sharing
- Cursor tracking
- Audio optimization
- Call recording
- Desktop Mac support
- Desktop Windows support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Kumospace
- A fully distributed team that has lost incidental conversation and wants colleagues reachable in thirty seconds without booking a slot in a calendar.not Tuple
- A support or operations team working a shared shift who want to overhear and jump into each other's calls the way they would across a desk.not Tuple
- An agency running client work in separate rooms on one floor, where account teams can move between projects without leaving and rejoining meetings.not Tuple
- A company running an internal all-hands or social event where people should be able to break into small groups and drift between them rather than sit in one grid.not Tuple
Tuple
- Remote pair programmingnot Kumospace
- Engineering team collaborationnot Kumospace
- Code review sessionsnot Kumospace
- Developer onboardingnot Kumospace
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Kumospace
- Reporting from late 2025 described the team as having shrunk to roughly eleven people with the chief executive publicly listed as leading a separate company, so continuity is a genuine question and should be checked before a multi-year commitment.
- Product development has visibly slowed against the category; capabilities that rivals now treat as standard, such as an AI note taker and asynchronous video, are absent.
- Leaving a spatial office open all day means continuous audio and video connections, which is heavier on laptop battery and bandwidth than an occasional call and is a real complaint from users on poor connections.
- The free tier caps at five registered members, which is below the size at which a spatial office starts to be useful, so evaluating it properly requires paying.
- Adoption is behavioural, not technical: teams that do not build a habit of being present in the space get nothing from it, and the licence quietly becomes an unused cost that shows up at renewal.
Tuple
- There is no free tier; after a 14-day trial the only self-serve plan is $30 per user per month
- Tuple is available only for macOS and Windows, with no Linux client
- Enterprise terms including custom contracts, invoice or PO payment and reduced per-user pricing are quote only with no published rate
- The 90% startup discount is restricted to companies less than two years old with fewer than 50 employees
- The refund policy covers only the most recent monthly payment
Pricing, plan by plan
Kumospace
Free- FreeFree
- Up to 5 registered members
- Desktop and mobile apps
- Customisable spaces
- Business$16/month
- Unlimited registered members
- Recording
- Unlimited chat history
- Enterprise$undefined/month
- Single sign-on
- Custom domains
- Service level agreement
Tuple
Free- Engineering Teams$30/month
- Unlimited pairing sessions
- External collaborators pair free
- Single sign-on (SSO) included
- Enterprise$null/month
- Everything in Engineering Teams
- Custom contracts
- Invoice/PO payment options
- Startups$3/month
- 90% off regular pricing ($3/user/month vs $30)
- For companies under 2 years old with fewer than 50 employees
- Open SourceFree
- Free licenses for significant open-source work
Which should you pick?
Choose Kumospace if
- You need proximity audio and video.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android.
- You also want persistent floor plans.
Choose Tuple if
- You need low latency video.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows.
- You also want screen sharing.
Questions people ask
- Is Kumospace or Tuple better?
- Neither clearly leads. Kumospace starts at Free and Tuple at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Kumospace or Tuple?
- Kumospace starts at Free and Tuple at Free.
- Does Kumospace or Tuple run on more platforms?
- Kumospace runs on Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android. Tuple runs on Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows.
- Can I use Kumospace for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Kumospace best used for?
- Kumospace is most often used for a fully distributed team that has lost incidental conversation and wants colleagues reachable in thirty seconds without booking a slot in a calendar., a support or operations team working a shared shift who want to overhear and jump into each other's calls the way they would across a desk., an agency running client work in separate rooms on one floor, where account teams can move between projects without leaving and rejoining meetings., a company running an internal all-hands or social event where people should be able to break into small groups and drift between them rather than sit in one grid.. Of those, a fully distributed team that has lost incidental conversation and wants colleagues reachable in thirty seconds without booking a slot in a calendar. and a support or operations team working a shared shift who want to overhear and jump into each other's calls the way they would across a desk. are not what Tuple is typically brought in for.
- What can Kumospace do that Tuple cannot?
- Kumospace covers Proximity audio and video, Persistent floor plans, Virtual events, Screen sharing and whiteboards. Tuple covers Low latency video, Screen sharing, Cursor tracking, Audio optimization.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Kumospace: Is Kumospace still trading?
Yes, the site and pricing page are live and the product is purchasable. However, reporting from late 2025 put the team at around eleven people, so verify staffing and roadmap before a long commitment.
Tuple: Does Tuple offer a free trial?
Yes. Tuple offers a 14-day free trial with no commitment or credit card required. Users can test the platform fully before subscribing.
SourceKumospace: What does it cost?
A free tier for up to five registered members, Business at 16 US dollars per user per month with a 20 per cent annual discount, and a quoted Enterprise tier.
Tuple: What discount does Tuple offer for startups?
Tuple offers 90% off the regular $30/user/month rate for startups under 2 years old with fewer than 50 employees, bringing the cost to $3/user/month.
SourceKumospace: What is proximity audio?
You hear people whose avatars are near yours in the 2D map and stop hearing them as you move away, which allows unplanned conversation.
Tuple: Does Tuple have a satisfaction guarantee?
Yes. Tuple states: 'If you're unhappy with Tuple at any point, we'll refund your most recent monthly payment,' ensuring customer satisfaction.
SourceKumospace: Did Kumospace acquire a competitor?
Yes, it bought Kosy Office in 2023 for a reported 10 million US dollars.
Tuple: Can external collaborators use Tuple for free?
Yes. The Engineering Teams plan states 'External collaborators can pair for free (only one paid user required per session),' making it accessible for guest developers.
SourceKumospace: Can it replace Zoom or Teams?
For internal presence and informal conversation, yes. Most teams keep a conventional conferencing tool for external meetings.
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