Side by side
Coterm vs Drovio
Both stand on pair programming software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Open source APIiPhoneMac+1
Coterm brings shared terminal and coding-agent sessions to a two-developer pairing workflow, with a self-hosted collaboration option. Its macOS requirement and session-restore limit are important considerations for teams choosing a pairing setup.
Visit Coterm Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+2
Drovio combines shared app control with voice and webcam options, and offers both cloud plans and on-premises Enterprise deployment. Check the Basic remote-control limit and plan participant caps against your team’s needs.
Visit DrovioThe facts
| Coterm | Drovio | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Not published |
| Runs on | API, iPhone, Mac, Self-hosted | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Standard: $15 per user a month |
| Plans published | 3 | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | coterm.cc | drovio.com |
| On pair programming software | #1 of 26 | #5 of 26 |
Coterm: what it does well
- Free to use under GPL-3.0-or-later
- Supports several CLI coding agents
- Pairing includes presence and shared previews
- Runs locally without a Coterm-hosted account service
- Offers CLI and Unix socket control
What to know first
- Requires macOS 14.0 or later
- iOS companion app is in beta
- Does not restore arbitrary live process state
- No screen sharing
Drovio: what it does well
- Participants use separate cursors and can interact with shared apps.
- Browser joining requires no app installation.
- Includes voice chat and webcam sharing.
- Enterprise can run without internet access on a private network.
What to know first
- Basic remote control is limited to 30 minutes per day.
- Basic supports up to two participants.
- Enterprise pricing requires a quote.
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