Side by side
Drovio vs Saros
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 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.
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Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1
Saros provides shared editing, awareness, and messaging for supported IDE workflows, with self-hosting available. Check the participant and module limits for Saros/I, and plan separate voice communication if needed.
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| Drovio | Saros | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Standard: $15 per user a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 5 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | drovio.com | saros-project.org |
| On pair programming software | #5 of 26 | #9 of 26 |
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.
Saros: what it does well
- Shared files support simultaneous editing by multiple writers.
- Follow mode shows a teammate’s navigation and edits.
- Built-in chat supports group and one-to-one messaging.
- Teams can host their own session server.
- The plugin is free and open source.
What to know first
- No voice or audio conferencing is included.
- Saros/I release notes limit sessions to two participants.
- Saros/I sharing excludes sub-modules.
- Smooth sessions require higher bandwidth and lower latency than chat.