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Live Share vs Tuple: catalog facts
Live Share	Tuple
Free Free extension from the Visual Studio Marketplace.	Paid Paid subscription with a 14-day free trial.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Guests need no local clone or SDK setup Shares debugging sessions, terminals and localhost servers	Sharp screen sharing tuned for reading code Low-friction remote control for both participants
Tied to Microsoft's editors and service Needs a network connection to collaborate	Paid after the trial Linux version is still in alpha
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Account needed
Needs internet	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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