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Duet vs Parsec

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Duet

8.0
Productivity

Remote desktop and second display tool

Parsec

6.0
Productivity

Remote desktop

Metric Duet Parsec
Category Productivity Productivity
AI Score 8.0 6.0
30-day Installs 66 524
90-day Installs 212 1.7K
365-day Installs 791 5.3K
Version 3.20.3.0 150-103a
Auto-updates Yes No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 258 881
GitHub Forks 31 99
Open Issues 1 53
License MIT NOASSERTION
Language Python Haskell
Last GitHub Commit 2mo ago 10mo ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Jan 27, 2018

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.

Parsec

Parsec is a remote desktop application that offers open-source solutions for remote access, particularly beneficial for users preferring open-source tools. It supports remote control of other computers, enhancing productivity for remote work scenarios.

Parsec allows users to remotely access and control other computers, facilitating remote work and collaboration.

Pros

  • + Open-source
  • + Remote desktop functionality
  • + Acquired by Unity

Cons

  • - No auto-updates
  • - Potential performance issues