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Duet vs Chrome Remote Desktop

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Duet

8.0
Productivity

Remote desktop and second display tool

Chrome Remote Desktop

7.0
Communication

Remotely access another computer through the Google Chrome browser

Metric Duet Chrome Remote Desktop
Category Productivity Communication
AI Score 8.0 7.0
30-day Installs 66 174
90-day Installs 212 612
365-day Installs 791 1.9K
Version 3.20.3.0 147.0.7727.3
Auto-updates Yes No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 258 16
GitHub Forks 31 10
Open Issues 1 1
License MIT MIT
Language Python JavaScript
Last GitHub Commit 2mo ago 2y ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Apr 18, 2014

Reviews

Duet

Duet is a versatile app that allows users to turn their iPad into a second display or use it as a remote desktop tool. Its integration with Google Workspace and AI features makes it a valuable tool for productivity and creativity.

Duet enables the use of an iPad as an additional display or as a remote desktop interface.

Pros

  • + Transforms iPad into a second display or remote desktop.
  • + Active development and timely updates.
  • + Integration with Google Workspace and AI capabilities.

Cons

  • - Some technical issues, though addressed promptly.
  • - Lack of feature availability on Reddit.

Chrome Remote Desktop

Chrome Remote Desktop allows users to remotely access and control another computer directly through the Google Chrome browser, eliminating the need for third-party software. Built using Electron.js, it offers a free and cross-platform solution for remote access, leveraging Google's infrastructure for secure connections.

Enables remote access and control of another computer using the Google Chrome browser.

Pros

  • + Free and open-source under MIT license.
  • + Cross-platform compatibility.
  • + Integration with Google accounts for secure access.
  • + No third-party software required for remote access.

Cons

  • - Lacks auto-update functionality.
  • - One open GitHub issue indicating potential bugs.
  • - Resource-intensive due to Electron.js framework.