# Pairio vs Tuple — Half the price. Free when you pair less.

Tuple set the bar for pair programming. Pairio clears it at half the price — free under 10 hours a month.

Team math

## Not everyone pairs all day. Stop paying like they do.

On most teams, a few people pair constantly. The rest drop in for a tricky bug and disappear for weeks. Tuple bills $30 for each of them. Pairio covers anyone under 10 hours a month for **$0**.

A team of 10 — 4 people pair heavily, 6 pair occasionally. One month:

Tuple

- **4 heavy users**: 4 × $30 = $120
- **6 occasional users**: 6 × $30 = $180

Monthly bill $300

Pairio

- **4 heavy users (Pro)**: 4 × $15 = $60
- **6 occasional (Free)**: 6 × $0 = $0

Monthly bill $60

**6 teammates stay free.** Same core pairing workflow, without turning occasional pairers into paid seats.

Feature comparison: Pairio versus Tuple

| Feature | Pairio | Tuple |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pixel-perfect screen quality | Yes | Yes |
| Draw on shared screen | Yes | Yes |
| Remote keyboard & mouse | Yes | Yes |
| Hide apps while sharing | Yes | Yes |
| One-click calling | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in voice chat | Yes | Yes |
| Native Mac app | Yes | Yes |
| End-to-end encrypted | Yes | Yes |
| 10 free hours per month | Yes | No |
| Hosted in the EU | Yes | No |

## Pairio vs Tuple: common questions.

### Is Pairio cheaper than Tuple?

Yes. Pairio Pro is $15/month per user, while Tuple is $30 per user per month. Pairio also has a free plan that covers 10 hours of pair programming every month, so teammates who pair occasionally pay nothing at all.

### Why do teams switch from Tuple to Pairio?

Price and the free plan, mostly. Pairio Pro is $15/month per user, and teammates who pair under 10 hours a month stay on the free plan at $0 — which often cuts a mixed team's bill sharply. EU hosting is the other common reason: Tuple is US-hosted and Pairio is not. Core pair-programming features (pixel-perfect screen sharing, drawing, remote control) are comparable, so the switch does not disrupt the workflow.

### Can some teammates use Pairio for free while others pay?

Yes. Every user gets 10 hours per month on the free plan. Only teammates who need more upgrade to Pro. On a team of 10 where 4 people pair heavily and 6 pair occasionally, Pairio costs $60 a month. Tuple would bill $300 for the same team.

### Does Pairio have the same features as Tuple?

Yes, for the core job: pixel-perfect screen sharing, drawing on the shared screen, remote keyboard and mouse, app hiding, one-click calling, and built-in voice chat. Both ship a native Mac app and are end-to-end encrypted. Pairio is additionally hosted in the EU.

### Is Pairio as good as Tuple for pair programming?

Pairio is built for the same work: high-quality screen sharing, live drawing, and remote control over a native Mac app. The experience is comparable. The main differences are price, the free tier, and EU hosting.

### Where is Pairio hosted?

Pairio is hosted in the European Union and is GDPR-compliant by design. Tuple is hosted in the United States. If your company has European data-residency requirements, Pairio is the straightforward choice.

### What is included in Pairio's free plan?

Every feature — screen sharing, drawing, remote control, app hiding, built-in voice — with a 10-hour-per-month cap on pairing time. No credit card required. The free plan stays free; upgrading to Pro is optional.

Pricing

## The free plan: 10 hours every month.

Every feature included. No card required.

The free plan stays free — upgrading is your call.

Unlimited contacts

Add as many contacts as you like. No limits, no tiers.

Screen sharing & drawing

Pixel-perfect screen sharing with live drawing in real time.

Built-in video & voice

See each other while you share. No separate call needed.

App hiding

Hide messages, email, or any app from your shared screen.

End-to-end encrypted

Your screen data never touches our servers unencrypted.

Permission-based access

No one sees or controls your screen without your say.

Native Mac app

Lightweight and battery-friendly.

Hosted in the EU

Your data stays in Europe. GDPR-compliant by design.

[Download for macOS](https://pairio.app/download) Free to start — no credit card. Want unlimited hours? Pro is $15/month.

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[Pairio vs CoScreen](https://pairio.app/compare/coscreen)

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[Pairio vs Google Meet](https://pairio.app/compare/google-meet)

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[Pairio vs Microsoft Teams](https://pairio.app/compare/microsoft-teams)

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[Pairio vs Zoom](https://pairio.app/compare/zoom)

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