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Pair programming for remote developers

As of 30 August 2026, Tuple has a free plan and paid plans start at $30/month. Low-latency pair programming platform designed specifically for remote software developers with HD video. Softwr lists it under Remote Work. Tuple is made by Tuple Inc., launched in 2019, available on Windows, macOS.

Overview

What Tuple does

Low-latency pair programming platform designed specifically for remote software developers with HD video

What people use it for

  • Remote pair programming
  • Engineering team collaboration
  • Code review sessions
  • Developer onboarding

The honest half

Where it falls short

Concrete and checkable, so you can decide whether any of them matter to you. This is the half of a review a vendor will not write about 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

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Pricing

What Tuple costs

Taken from the vendor's own pricing page. Prices move, so check before you buy.

Engineering Teams

$30 /mo

  • Unlimited pairing sessions
  • External collaborators pair free
  • Single sign-on (SSO) included
  • Per-user/month billing

Enterprise

On request

  • Everything in Engineering Teams
  • Custom contracts
  • Invoice/PO payment options
  • Reduced per-user pricing at scale
  • Custom pricing

Startups

$3 /mo

  • 90% off regular pricing ($3/user/month vs $30)
  • For companies under 2 years old with fewer than 50 employees

Open Source

Free

  • Free licenses for significant open-source work

Capabilities

Features

  • Low latency video

  • Screen sharing

  • Cursor tracking

  • Audio optimization

  • Call recording

  • Desktop Mac support

    Available on Desktop Mac

  • Desktop Windows support

    Available on Desktop Windows

Answered, with sources

Questions people ask

Each answer names the page it came from, so you can check it rather than take our word for it.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Behind it

Who makes Tuple

Company
Tuple Inc.
Based in
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