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Tuple vs Upterm: catalog facts
Tuple	Upterm
Paid Paid subscription with a 14-day free trial.	Free Free and open source.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted, Command line
Sharp screen sharing tuned for reading code Low-friction remote control for both participants	Guests join with a standard SSH client Works through NAT and firewalls
Paid after the trial Linux version is still in alpha	Command-line only, with no graphical interface Shares a terminal, not a full desktop
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
Account needed	No account needed
Needs internet	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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