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