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Tuple alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 1, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Tuple: no free plan, only a 14-day trial before the per-user subscription, and linux app is still in alpha. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Tuple, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Zed currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Zed logoZedOpen sourceYesmacOS, Linux, Windows2 of 364.1
2Zoom Workplace logoZoom WorkplaceFree plan + paidNoWeb, macOS, Windows +35 of 556.8
3AnyDesk logoAnyDeskFree plan + paidNoWindows, macOS, Linux +25 of 555.3
4Slack logoSlackFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +37 of 754.4
5Google Meet logoGoogle MeetFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android4 of 451.2
6Discord logoDiscordFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +35 of 549.0
  1. Zed logo

    1. ZedTop pick

    Best for: Developers who want a very fast native editor

    Open sourcemacOS, Linux, Windows

    64.1

    score / 100

    Why switch from Tuple

    Pair inside the editor itself with shared projects and built-in calls, without screen streaming.

    Pros

    • Extremely fast and responsive
    • Open source
    • Built-in multiplayer editing

    Cons

    • Smaller extension ecosystem than VS Code
    • Some language tooling still maturing
    Visit Zed Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.346
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.15100
    Freshness ×0.1577
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Zed a good Tuple alternative?

    Verified facts

    2 of 3 verified
    Open source
    Yes
    Not checked yetgithub.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Written in
    Rust
    Checked Oct 29, 2026zed.dev(opens source in a new tab)
    Collaboration
    Built in, with humans and AI
    Checked Oct 29, 2026zed.dev(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Zoom Workplace logo

    2. Zoom Workplace

    Best for: Organisations that want a familiar, reliable meeting tool guests already know

    Free plan + paidWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android

    56.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Tuple

    Already on most teams' laptops, with screen sharing and remote control included in paid plans.

    Pros

    • Reliable call quality, even on poor connections
    • Apps for every desktop and mobile platform
    • Breakout rooms, webinars and large meetings in one ecosystem

    Cons

    • Free plan cuts group meetings at 40 minutes
    • Webinars, phone and rooms cost extra
    • The app has grown cluttered with non-meeting features
    Visit Zoom Workplace Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.360
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Zoom Workplace a good Tuple alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    40 minutes per meeting, 100 participants
    Checked Oct 29, 2026zoom.us(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro plan
    $14.16 per user/month billed annually
    Checked Oct 29, 2026zoom.us(opens source in a new tab)
    Business plan
    300 participants
    Checked Oct 29, 2026zoom.us(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro meeting length
    Up to 30 hours
    Checked Oct 29, 2026zoom.us(opens source in a new tab)
    Desktop apps
    Windows, macOS and Linux
    Checked Oct 29, 2026zoom.us(opens source in a new tab)
  3. AnyDesk logo

    3. AnyDesk

    Best for: Freelancers and small IT teams wanting a quick, light client at a lower price than TeamViewer

    Free plan + paidSelf-hostableWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Tuple

    General remote desktop tool with a free personal tier for taking over another machine.

    Pros

    • Small client that starts quickly and stays responsive on weak links
    • Free tier for personal use
    • Supports very old Windows versions
    • On-premises option on the top tier

    Cons

    • Free sessions time out and need restarting
    • Many useful management features sit in higher tiers
    • Widely abused by tech-support scammers, so some firms block it
    Visit AnyDesk Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is AnyDesk a good Tuple alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Licence tiers
    Solo, Standard, Advanced, Ultimate
    Checked Oct 29, 2026support.anydesk.com(opens source in a new tab)
    On-premises
    Yes, with the Ultimate licence
    Checked Oct 29, 2026support.anydesk.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Oldest Windows supported
    Windows XP SP2
    Checked Oct 29, 2026support.anydesk.com(opens source in a new tab)
    macOS support
    macOS 11 Big Sur and later
    Checked Oct 29, 2026support.anydesk.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free version limits
    Session timeouts
    Checked Oct 29, 2026support.anydesk.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Slack logo

    4. Slack

    Best for: Companies that want the largest integration ecosystem for chat

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android

    54.4

    score / 100

    Why switch from Tuple

    Huddles give quick screen sharing with drawing inside the chat tool your team already uses.

    Pros

    • Huge integration ecosystem
    • Polished threads and huddles
    • Shared channels with other companies

    Cons

    • Free plan hides older message history
    • Costs rise quickly per seat
    Visit Slack Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.352
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Slack a good Tuple alternative?

    Verified facts

    7 of 7 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, 90 days of message history
    Checked Nov 1, 2026slack.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Owner
    Salesforce
    Checked Oct 24, 2026slack.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Web, desktop, mobile
    Checked Oct 29, 2026slack.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $7.25 per user/month, billed annually (Pro)
    Checked Nov 1, 2026slack.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro plan
    $8.75 per user/month, billed monthly
    Checked Nov 1, 2026slack.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Business+ plan
    $15 per user/month, billed annually
    Checked Nov 1, 2026slack.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Enterprise+ plan
    $45 per user/month, billed annually
    Checked Nov 1, 2026slack.com(opens source in a new tab)
  5. Google Meet logo

    5. Google Meet

    Best for: Teams on Google Workspace who want meetings that launch straight from Calendar

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    51.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Tuple

    Free with Google Workspace and runs in the browser, though it has no remote control.

    Pros

    • Nothing to install for hosts or guests
    • Included with Google Workspace plans
    • Tight Gmail and Calendar integration

    Cons

    • Free group calls end at 60 minutes
    • Fewer webinar and large-event tools than Zoom or Webex
    • Recording and larger meetings need paid plans
    Visit Google Meet Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.341
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Google Meet a good Tuple alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan participants
    Up to 100
    Checked Oct 29, 2026support.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free group call length
    60 minutes
    Checked Oct 29, 2026support.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free one-to-one calls
    Up to 24 hours
    Checked Oct 29, 2026support.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Largest meetings
    Up to 1,000 participants on premium plans
    Checked Oct 29, 2026workspace.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
  6. Discord logo

    6. Discord

    Best for: Communities that want free voice and text chat

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android

    49.0

    score / 100

    Why switch from Tuple

    Free voice channels with screen streaming, popular for informal and open-source pairing.

    Pros

    • Free with unlimited history
    • Excellent voice channels
    • Rich roles, bots and moderation

    Cons

    • Not built for enterprise compliance
    • Consumer-style interface for work
    Visit Discord Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.334
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Discord a good Tuple alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Price
    Free; optional Nitro subscription
    Checked Oct 29, 2026discord.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Voice channels
    Yes
    Checked Oct 29, 2026discord.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Web, desktop, mobile
    Checked Oct 29, 2026discord.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $2.99 a month (Nitro Basic)
    Checked Nov 1, 2026discord.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Nitro plan
    $9.99 a month
    Checked Nov 1, 2026discord.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Tuple alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Zed logo

Best Tuple alternative for most people

Zed

Pair inside the editor itself with shared projects and built-in calls, without screen streaming.

Zed logo

Best Tuple alternative for a free option

Zed

Pair inside the editor itself with shared projects and built-in calls, without screen streaming.

Zoom Workplace logo

Best Tuple alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Zoom Workplace

Already on most teams' laptops, with screen sharing and remote control included in paid plans.

Zed logo

Best Tuple alternative for open source

Zed

Pair inside the editor itself with shared projects and built-in calls, without screen streaming.

AnyDesk logo

Best Tuple alternative for self-hosting

AnyDesk

General remote desktop tool with a free personal tier for taking over another machine.

Slack logo

Best Tuple alternative for Mac

Slack

Huddles give quick screen sharing with drawing inside the chat tool your team already uses.

Discord logo

Best Tuple alternative for Windows

Discord

Free voice channels with screen streaming, popular for informal and open-source pairing.

Zed logo

Best Tuple alternative for Linux

Zed

Pair inside the editor itself with shared projects and built-in calls, without screen streaming.

Google Meet logo

Best Tuple alternative for iPhone and Android

Google Meet

Free with Google Workspace and runs in the browser, though it has no remote control.

Zoom Workplace logo

Best Tuple alternative for working in the browser

Zoom Workplace

Already on most teams' laptops, with screen sharing and remote control included in paid plans.

Tuple alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Tuple?

Zed ranks first right now. Pair inside the editor itself with shared projects and built-in calls, without screen streaming. Zoom Workplace and AnyDesk follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Tuple?

Yes. Zed (open source), Zoom Workplace (free plan + paid), AnyDesk (free plan + paid) and Slack (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Tuple?

Yes: Zed.

Which Tuple alternatives work on Linux?

Zed, Zoom Workplace, AnyDesk, Slack and Discord run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Tuple?

The complaints we hear most: no free plan, only a 14-day trial before the per-user subscription; linux app is still in alpha; browser guests can watch and talk but can't share or take control.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Tuple, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.