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Tuple vs Mural

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Tuple

Software

Pair programming for remote developers

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Mural logo

Mural

Software

The digital workspace for visual collaboration

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Mural has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Tuple there is no free tier; after a 14-day trial the only self-serve plan is $30 per user per month; Mural the free plan allows 3 editable murals at a time, so working on a fourth means archiving one
  • They diverge on capability: Tuple covers Low latency video, Mural covers Infinite canvas.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Tuple and Mural actually diverge.

Attributes where Tuple and Mural differ
AttributeTupleMural
Starting priceOn requestFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsDesktop Mac, Desktop WindowsWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20192011

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 Tuple

  • Low latency video
  • Screen sharing
  • Cursor tracking
  • Audio optimization
  • Call recording
  • Desktop Mac support
  • Desktop Windows support

Only in Mural

  • Infinite canvas
  • Sticky notes
  • Shapes & connectors
  • Image uploads
  • Real-time collaboration
  • Templates
  • Voting & feedback
  • Slack

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Tuple

  • Remote pair programming with low latency screen controlnot Mural
  • Pairing with external collaborators, clients or consultants without buying them a seatnot Mural
  • Starting pairing sessions from Slack or a calendar invitenot Mural

Mural

  • Running collaborative workshops and retrospectives on a shared whiteboardnot Tuple
  • Mapping journeys and diagrams with a distributed teamnot Tuple

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

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

Mural

  • The free plan allows 3 editable murals at a time, so working on a fourth means archiving one
  • Mural AI and the Zoom and Webex integrations require Team+ at $9.99 per member per month billed annually
  • SSO and the Okta, Azure and GitHub integrations are Business only at $17.99 per member per month
  • Multiple workspaces, SCIM, audit logs and enforced 2FA are Enterprise only with no published price

Pricing, plan by plan

Tuple

On request
  • Standard$29/month
    • Unlimited calls
    • HD video
    • Screen sharing

Mural

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 1 mural
    • Basic shapes
    • File uploads
  • Team$16/month
    • Unlimited murals
    • Advanced templates
    • Team collaboration

Which should you pick?

Choose Tuple if

  • You need low latency video.
  • You work on Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows.
  • You also want screen sharing.
Tuple review

Choose Mural if

  • You need infinite canvas.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want sticky notes.
Mural review

Questions people ask

Is Tuple or Mural better?
Neither clearly leads. Tuple starts at On request and Mural at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Tuple or Mural?
Mural has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Tuple and Free for Mural.
Does Tuple or Mural run on more platforms?
Tuple runs on Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows. Mural runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Mural for free?
Yes. Mural has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Tuple starts at On request.
What is Tuple best used for?
Tuple is most often used for remote pair programming with low latency screen control, pairing with external collaborators, clients or consultants without buying them a seat, starting pairing sessions from slack or a calendar invite. Of those, remote pair programming with low latency screen control and pairing with external collaborators, clients or consultants without buying them a seat are not what Mural is typically brought in for.
What can Tuple do that Mural cannot?
Tuple covers Low latency video, Screen sharing, Cursor tracking, Audio optimization. Mural covers Infinite canvas, Sticky notes, Shapes & connectors, Image uploads.
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