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Duet vs NoMachine

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Duet

8.0
Productivity

Remote desktop and second display tool

NoMachine

7.0
Communication

Remote desktop software

Metric Duet NoMachine
Category Productivity Communication
AI Score 8.0 7.0
30-day Installs 66 405
90-day Installs 212 1.1K
365-day Installs 791 3.0K
Version 3.20.3.0 9.4.14_1
Auto-updates Yes Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 258
GitHub Forks 31
Open Issues 1
License MIT
Language Python
Last GitHub Commit 2mo ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Aug 9, 2023

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.

NoMachine

NoMachine offers a lightweight remote desktop solution ideal for accessing Linux and other operating systems. It excels in performance and ease of use, making it suitable for both personal and team collaboration needs.

Enables remote access to desktops and applications across different operating systems.

Pros

  • + Lightweight and efficient remote desktop experience
  • + Strong support for Linux and cross-platform compatibility
  • + High performance with low bandwidth usage
  • + Free tier available with sufficient features for many users
  • + Integration with cloud and virtualization services

Cons

  • - Interface may be less intuitive for some users
  • - Free version has limitations in features