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Parsec vs Duet

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Parsec

6.0
Productivity

Remote desktop

Duet

8.0
Productivity

Remote desktop and second display tool

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

Reviews

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

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.