Best Tuple Alternative: Hopp, Open-Source Pair Programming
Hopp is the open-source Tuple alternative for pair programming. $15/user/month, self-hostable for security-conscious teams, low-latency, MacOS and Windows.
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TL;DR#
Hopp is the open-source Tuple alternative for remote pair programming. It is $15/user/month ($12.50 billed yearly), available for self-hosting for security conscious teams, low-latency, and runs on MacOS and Windows. The source is on GitHub.
Contents#
- Why look for a Tuple alternative?
- Hopp: the open-source Tuple alternative
- Hopp vs Tuple
- FAQ
- Try Hopp, the open-source Tuple alternative
Why look for a Tuple alternative?#
Tuple has been a leader in the remote pair programming space since 2019, offering a feature-rich platform that has built a strong community of developers. However, its premium pricing at $30 per user per month makes it a less viable option for startups, small teams, or budget-conscious organizations.
Hopp: the open-source Tuple alternative#
Hopp is a remote pair programming app built for the same use case as Tuple (low-latency screen sharing, multi-cursor remote control), but with three key differences:
- Open source Hopp is open source under AGPL-3.0. You can read the code, file issues, contribute features, or fork it.
- Built for security-conscious teams. Self-host the entire Hopp stack on your own infrastructure. If your security or compliance team blocks external SaaS, you do not need to settle for collaboration tools that suck.
- Half the price. $15/user/month ($12.50 billed yearly) against Tuple's $30. You do not need to be a FAANG developer to get a smooth remote pair programming experience.
Hopp vs Tuple#
| Feature | Tuple | Hopp |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | $30/user/month | $15/user/month ($12.50 yearly) |
| Open source | ❌ | ✅ AGPL-3.0 on GitHub |
| On-prem hosting | ❌ | ✅ |
| OS support | MacOS, Windows, Linux (alpha) | MacOS, Windows |
| Latency | ~Sub-100 ms | ~Sub-100 ms (benchmarks) |
| Resource usage | Optimised, written in C++ | Optimised, written in Rust |
| Max participants | Up to 10 | Up to 10 |
| Drawing tools | ✅ | ✅ |
FAQ#
How does Hopp's pricing compare to Tuple?
Hopp is $15/user/month, or $12.50/user/month when billed yearly. Tuple is $30/user/month.
Why choose an open-source pair programming app?
An open-source pair programming app like Hopp lets you audit how screen sharing and audio are handled, avoid vendor lock-in, self-host on your own infrastructure, and contribute features back.
Can I self-host Hopp inside my own infrastructure?
Yes. Hopp is open-source under AGPL-3.0, so security-conscious teams can run the entire stack on their own servers. No external SaaS dependency, no media leaving your network. Source on GitHub.
How is Hopp's resource usage compared to Tuple?
Both Hopp and Tuple are optimised for low CPU and RAM usage. Tuple's desktop client is written in C++ and Hopp's in Rust (with Tauri).
How does Hopp's latency compare to Tuple?
Hopp targets sub-100 ms glass-to-glass latency on a typical home connection, which is in the same range as Tuple. We have a public latency exploration post that shows the methodology and the measured numbers.
Try Hopp, the open-source Tuple alternative#
If you have been looking for a Tuple alternative, try Hopp today. If you would rather run it yourself read our docs.